Frozen Uruguayan Beef Brisket Flat Whole

Whole frozen flat brisket from Uruguayan pasture-raised cattle, boneless and netted for shape retention. Classifies to HTS 0202.30.5055 under U.S. note 3 quota (20,000 MT for Uruguay). Used extensively in Central American and Tex-Mex cuisine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

0202.30.50Same rate: 7.5%

If not specifically brisket but other shoulder cuts

General 'other' quota category for non-brisket boneless frozen cuts.

0206.41.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If from buffalo rather than bovine cattle

Buffalo meat uses Chapter 0206, distinct from bovine (cattle) classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Uruguay quota fills quickly—apply early via USTR; label 'brisket flat' precisely to match description

No bone/fat allowance in duty weight calculation per US notes