Frozen Horse Tenderloin Steaks from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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