Frozen New Zealand Grass-Fed Beef Brisket Point Cut from China

Frozen point-end brisket cut from grass-fed New Zealand bovine animals, boneless deckle-off for optimal flat presentation. Covered by HTS 0202.30.5055 as quota brisket (20,000 MT limit for NZ under U.S. note 3). Popular for slow-cooking corned beef or pastrami.

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

Confirm 'point cut' doesn't alter brisket classification; provide detailed cut specs in entry docs

Monitor small NZ quota closely to avoid over-entry penalties; refrigerate immediately post-thaw for compliance