Frozen Beef Strip Loin Processed from China

Frozen processed beef strip loin with tail and chain removed, classified HTS 0202.30.30.00 as U.S. note 3 quota processed boneless. From Canada (unlimited) for New York strip production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Leverage unlimited Canada/Mexico quotas but still prove processing level

Use tamper-evident seals on cartons for CBP integrity checks

Pre-clear FSIS review for pathogen-free status before vessel loading