Frozen Boneless Beef Shank Meat

Frozen boneless beef shank meat is derived from the leg/upper shank, valued for slow-cooking applications like soups and stews. It qualifies for HTS 0202.30.80.25 as frozen boneless bovine meat outside specified primal categories. Commonly exported in bulk for industrial meat processors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China26.4%+7.5%33.9%
🇲🇽Mexico26.4%26.4%
🇨🇦Canada26.4%26.4%
🇩🇪Germany26.4%26.4%
🇯🇵Japan26.4%26.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0202.30.50Lower: 7.5% vs 33.9%

If in retail-ready consumer packages

Statistical suffixes distinguish retail-packed vs bulk; retail packaging may shift to consumer-oriented subheadings.

0201.30.50Lower: 7.5% vs 33.9%

If chilled shipments

Temperature state governs heading: chilled (0201) vs frozen (0202) for identical boneless cuts.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 33.9%

If dried, salted, or otherwise prepared

Minimally processed beyond freezing (e.g., dried) classifies under 0210 as meat preserved otherwise.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use statistical reporting numbers for quota tracking, especially Argentina lean trimmings under 0202.30.5097

Document flash-freezing methods to meet USDA import requirements for pathogen control

Avoid reclassification errors by specifying exact anatomy—shank mislabeled as round may trigger audits