Frozen Beef Chuck Shoulder Clod from China
Frozen beef chuck shoulder clod is a boneless subprimal cut from the upper shoulder blade area, ideal for slicing into economical steaks or roasts. It is classified in HTS 0202.30.50.35 for quota-eligible chuck cuts of frozen boneless bovine meat per U.S. note 3. This ensures proper tariff treatment for imported wholesale beef cuts.
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
• Provide USDA-equivalent inspection certificates confirming fitness for human consumption per chapter exclusions
• Label with exact cut specifications and country of origin to facilitate quota verification
• Avoid common pitfall of partial boning; must be fully boneless for this subheading