Frozen Boneless Beef Knuckle from China

Frozen boneless beef knuckle, from the round primal, is a lean cut used for roasts or stir-fries, entered pursuant to U.S. note 3 quota limits. HTS 0202.30.50 covers this as 'other' frozen boneless beef meeting quota descriptions. Commonly sourced from quota-eligible countries like Uruguay.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Track aggregate quota usage by country (e.g

52k MT UK); apply early in quarter

Document trim specs to prevent disputes over 'boneless' status

Include bones/fat in weight—no deductions allowed