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Frozen Horse Ground Meat

Ground horse meat, frozen in blocks for further processing or direct sale. Under HTS 0205.00.00.00 as frozen horse meat, not mechanically separated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0204.42Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If mechanically separated

Mechanically deboned ground meat uses 0204, distinct from hand-ground.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If emulsified or prepared

Prepared ground horse meat shifts to Chapter 16 preserved meats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for lean/fat ratio; no duty allowance for fat content

Label as 'ground horse meat' to avoid processed meat misclassification

Use blast freezing to preserve fresh-like quality