Frozen Beef Ball Tip Hip Cut

Frozen boneless beef ball tip from the hip, a flavorful lean cut for grilling or stir-fries, under HTS 0202.30.50.65 as a defined hip cut pursuant to U.S. note 3 quotas. Ideal for ethnic cuisines and retail packs. Duties favor quota-compliant entries.

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.

0202.20.50Same rate: 7.5%

If bone-in hip cuts

Bone-in versions classified under frozen bone-in beef before boneless breakdown.

0209Higher: 13.2% vs 7.5%

If offal rather than muscle meat

Edible offal from hip area uses separate Chapter 2 heading 0209, excluded from muscle meat.

0210.20.00Same rate: 7.5%

If boneless but salted

Salting makes it 'meat preserved by salting,' shifting from frozen fresh meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filings early for quota meats to preempt holds; include cut diagrams if challenged

No weight allowances for fat/bone per U.S. notes—declare gross weights accurately

Partner with quota-licensed importers to navigate annual caps from countries like Uruguay

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