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Chilled Beef Mesentery Fat

Leaf fat from bovine mesentery, chilled, valued for rendering and cooking. Borderline offal classification under HTS 0206.10.00.00 if considered edible.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFreeā€”Free
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFreeā€”Free
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFreeā€”Free
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFreeā€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

0209Lower: 13.2% vs 25%

If pure beef fat

Heading 0209 specifically for fresh/chilled animal fats.

0206.29.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 25%

If frozen fat trimmings

Frozen offal including fat components.

1501Lower: 10% vs 25%

If rendered/tallow

Processed fats go to Chapter 15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

ā€¢ Fat content declaration critical; US notes disallow fat deductions

ā€¢ Ruling confirmation recommended for fat-heavy offal

ā€¢ Chill immediately post-slaughter for quality and classification

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