Frozen Tri-Tip Hip Cut from China
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 — 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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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