Fresh Horse Meat for Human Consumption from China
Fresh meat derived from horses, typically cut into steaks or roasts, intended for human consumption. It falls under HTS 0205.00.00.00 as meat of horses in its fresh state, excluding products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes. Commonly sourced from regions where horse meat is a dietary staple.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify meat is fit for human consumption with health certificates from exporting country vets, as unfit products are excluded by chapter note (a)
• Include full weight documentation; no allowances for bones or fat per U.S. notes
• Check for any country-specific quotas or restrictions via USTR regulations