Frozen Horse Tenderloin Steaks

Premium tenderloin cuts from horse meat, frozen to preserve freshness for export. Classified under HTS 0205.00.00.00 as frozen meat of horses, suitable for human consumption and not excluded by chapter notes on unfit products.

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.

0201.30.50Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If lean beef trimmings misdeclared

Horse meat cannot use beef quota subheadings like 0201.30; distinct species classification required.

0713.39Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If dried for animal feed

Dried horse meat unfit for humans falls under Chapter 7 as dried leguminous products for feed, excluded from Chapter 2.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

If processed into animal feed meal

Ground or powdered horse meat for pet food is classified as preparations under Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure pathogen-free certification for frozen equine meat

Declare entire frozen weight including packaging if in airtight containers per U.S. notes

Avoid misclassification as beef; specify equine origin clearly on manifests