Chilled Beef Cheeks
Meat from bovine facial cheeks, chilled for slow-cooking applications, considered offal. Under HTS 0206.10.00.00 as fresh/chilled edible offal of bovine animals.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | ā | Free |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | ā | Free |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | ā | Free |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | ā | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as other bovine meat
Cheeks may go to meat headings if not commercially offal.
If frozen for export
State of chilling vs freezing splits subheadings.
If sold as salted cheeks
Salting preservation changes to meat preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Differentiate from muscle meat cuts (0201/0202) via commercial designation as offal
ā¢ Health certs must confirm no spinal cord contamination per BSE rules
ā¢ Bulk packaging common; declare as not retail-ready to avoid GRI 3 issues
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Fresh or chilled beef liver from bovine animals, typically sold whole or in lobes for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0206.10.00.00 as edible offal of bovine animals in fresh or chilled state, excluding products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Chilled Beef Tongue
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