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Fresh Bovine Tongue

Fresh or chilled beef tongue from bovine animals, classified as edible offal under HTS 0206.80.00.00. Popular in gourmet cooking, such as lengua tacos or boiled tongue dishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0206.90.00Same rate: 20%

If frozen

Frozen state reclassifies to frozen offal.

0209Lower: 15.7% vs 20%

If from swine instead of bovine

Swine offal has its own heading separate from bovine.

0210.99Lower: 14.8% vs 20%

If dried or smoked

Dried/smoked offal becomes preserved meat products.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure product is trimmed and free of contaminants; submit APHIS import permit application in advance

• Monitor aggregate beef quotas by country; use statistical reporting numbers for lean trimmings if applicable