Frozen Beef Tenderloin Loin Cut

Premium frozen boneless beef tenderloin excised from the loin area, subject to chapter quota via U.S. note 3. Meets 0202.30.5045 for frozen boneless loin cuts, distinct from sirloin or primal other cuts. Human consumption grade per chapter exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

0202.30.50Same rate: 7.5%

If Argentine lean beef trimmings under special provision

Specific statistical breakout for additional 80k MT Argentine quota in 2026.

1602.50Higher: 12.5% vs 7.5%

If cooked or prepared

Prepared or preserved beef shifts to Chapter 16, escaping fresh meat quotas.

0202.30.30Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If from specific high-volume quota countries like Canada

Unlimited quota for Canada/Mexico uses different subheading stats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain prior quota approval from USTR for countries like New Zealand (213k MT limit); label precisely as 'loin cut' to avoid reclassification

โ€ข Monitor quarterly Argentine lean trimmings exception if applicable

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Frozen Boneless Beef Strip Loin

Frozen boneless strip loin cuts from bovine animals, specifically trimmed from the loin primal, entered under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 3. Classified under 0202.30.5045 as frozen boneless loin cuts meeting chapter quota requirements for beef imports. Excludes bone-in cuts and products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.

Frozen Boneless Beef Short Loin

Frozen short loin cuts, boneless, from bovine short loin primal, entered pursuant to U.S. note 3 quota. Fits 0202.30.5045 as other frozen boneless loin cuts, excluding offal or unfit products per chapter notes.

Frozen Beef Loin Eye Muscle

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Frozen Australian Boneless Loin Steaks

Pre-cut frozen boneless loin steaks from Australian beef, within 378k MT quota of U.S. note 3. Qualifies as loin cuts under 0202.30.5045, frozen boneless, for human consumption.

Frozen New Zealand Beef Loin Trim

Frozen boneless loin trim cuts from New Zealand grass-fed beef, quota-eligible under U.S. note 3. Classified 0202.30.5045 as other loin cuts, excluding fat/bone allowances in duty weight.

Frozen Uruguayan Boneless Loin Center

High-quality frozen boneless loin center cuts from Uruguay (20k MT quota), entered per U.S. note 3. Meets criteria for 0202.30.5045 frozen boneless loin cuts suitable for human consumption.