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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for chilled quota-processed equivalent
Temperature state (chilled vs frozen) determines Chapter 0201 vs 0202 classification.
If intended for pet food production
Edible offal or lower-grade processed meat may shift to Chapter 02 offal headings if not prime cuts.
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
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