Frozen Boneless Beef Sirloin Butt from Japan
Frozen boneless beef sirloin butt, derived from the hip section of bovine animals, classified as a hip cut under HTS 0202.30.5065 due to its specific anatomical origin and compliance with U.S. note 3 quota provisions for beef imports. This premium cut is widely used for grilling or roasting in retail and foodservice. It enters duty-free or at low rates when meeting quota requirements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify origin country against U.S. note 3 quotas (e.g
• 378k MT from Australia) via USDA certificates to avoid over-quota duties
• Include full container weight in dutiable calculations per U.S. notes; no deductions for bones or fat
• Obtain prior APHIS approval and maintain cold chain documentation to prevent rejection at entry