Frozen Bone-In Beef Short Ribs from China

Frozen short ribs from bovine animals, retaining the bone for flavor and presentation during cooking. Classified under HTS 0202.20.80.00 as other frozen bone-in cuts of beef not specified elsewhere in the hierarchy. Excludes premium cuts like tenderloin or those boneless.

Duty Rate — China → United States

33.9%

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. beef import quotas (e.g

378,214 MT for Canada) to avoid over-quota duties

Include entire weight of packaging for dutiable weight as per U.S. notes; no deductions for bones or fat

Obtain USDA import permit and ensure product meets FSIS residue testing requirements