Frozen Tri-Tip Hip Cut from Canada
Frozen boneless beef tri-tip roast from the hip bottom sirloin, prized for barbecue, classified in HTS 0202.30.50.65 as a hip cut under quota provisions of U.S. note 3. High demand in U.S. markets for casual dining. Preferential duties for qualifying imports.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Cross-check cut specs against CBP rulings for 'hip cuts' to prevent misclassification fines
• Maintain -18°C or below throughout transit; deviations risk FSIS condemnation
• Track aggregate quotas by country to avoid year-end pileups and over-quota penalties