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Frozen Bone-In Beef Short Loin Chops

Frozen short loin chops with bone in, derived from bovine animals and processed for long-term storage. This product is entered under HTS 0202.20.04.00 as processed 'other' cuts pursuant to general note 15, distinguishing it from unprocessed or boneless varieties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+7.5%17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%—10%
🇨🇦Canada10%—10%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵Japan10%—10%
PGA flags (4)Show detailsAQ2USDA APHISRequiredFS4USDA FSISRequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredFD3FDAMay be required
  • AQ2

    USDA APHIS · Required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data is required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
  • FS4

    USDA FSIS · Required

    USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service

    FSIS data is required. applicable to all FSIS programs

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • Foreign inspection certificate from the exporting country's inspection system for each consignment source
    • Product from an FSIS-eligible country and a foreign establishment certified as eligible source
    • FSIS import inspection application for each shipment; reinspection at an official import establishment source
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • FD3

    FDA · May be required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0202.20.50Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If not entered pursuant to general note 15

Loses preferential status, moving to standard 'other' processed bone-in cuts.

0202.10Higher: 38.9% vs 17.5%

If for specific high-value cuts like tenderloin

Certain named primal cuts have separate subheadings from generic 'other' categories.

1602.90Higher: 18.9% vs 17.5%

If cooked or prepared beyond simple freezing

Further preparation like cooking shifts to prepared/preserved meats in Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm processing meets 'processed' criteria per HTS definitions to avoid reclassification

• Declare origin country accurately due to beef import quotas listed in US additional notes

• Use tamper-evident packaging to meet food safety standards during customs clearance

Related Products under HTS 0202.20.04.00

Frozen Bone-In Beef Ribeye Roast

Frozen ribeye roast from bovine animals, featuring bone-in cuts processed through chilling and freezing to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0202.20.04.00 as other processed frozen bone-in cuts entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for preferential tariff treatment. It fits the 'other' category within processed bone-in bovine meat.

Frozen Bone-In Beef Chuck Roast Processed

Processed frozen chuck roast with bone in from bovine sources, suitable for retail or foodservice. Falls under HTS 0202.20.04.00 for other processed bone-in frozen cuts entered under general note 15 provisions.

Frozen Bone-In Beef Brisket Processed

Frozen brisket cuts with bone in, processed from bovine animals for export. Classified in HTS 0202.20.04.00 as other processed frozen bone-in meat under general note 15 trade provisions.

Frozen Bone-In Beef Shank Cuts

Processed frozen beef shank with bone in, from bovine fore or hind legs. HTS 0202.20.04.00 covers these as other processed bone-in frozen cuts pursuant to general note 15.

Frozen Bone-In Beef Plate Processed

Frozen beef plate ribs with bone in, processed for international shipment. Enters under HTS 0202.20.04.00 for other processed bone-in bovine cuts via general note 15.

Frozen Bone-In Beef Round Steaks Processed

Processed frozen round steaks with bone from bovine hindquarter. HTS 0202.20.04.00 applies to these other processed bone-in frozen cuts under general note 15.