Frozen Bone-In Beef Short Loin from China
Frozen bone-in short loin cuts from bovine animals, typically including the tenderloin and strip loin separated from the rib end. This product falls under HTS 0202.20.50.45 as a loin cut with bone in, described in additional U.S. note 3, subject to quota provisions for countries like Australia or New Zealand. It is imported in bulk for further processing into steaks or roasts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin country against U.S. note 3 quotas (e.g
• 213k MT for Australia); exceedance requires alternative entry
• Include full documentation of cut specifications and bone-in status to avoid reclassification
• Account for entire weight including bone in duty calculations per chapter notes; no deductions allowed