Frozen Beef Knuckle Processed

Frozen processed beef knuckle (sirloin tip) with excess fat and membrane removed, under HTS 0202.30.30.00 as quota-processed boneless beef. Commonly imported from Uruguay (20k MT limit) for industrial grinding or portioning.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

0201.30.50Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If for chilled quota-processed equivalent

Temperature state (chilled vs frozen) determines Chapter 0201 vs 0202 classification.

0206.41.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If intended for pet food production

Edible offal or lower-grade processed meat may shift to Chapter 02 offal headings if not prime cuts.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If salted, dried, or brined post-processing

Salting or drying changes it from fresh frozen meat to preserved meat in heading 0210.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use licensed customs broker familiar with meat quotas to track remaining U.S. note 3 allocations quarterly

Include lab analysis for lean content if marketed as low-fat to support processing claim

Avoid common pitfall of fat allowance miscalculation—no deductions for normal fat per U.S. notes