Frozen Sheep Tripe

Frozen cleaned sheep stomach lining (tripe), edible offal under HTS 0206.90.00.20 for other frozen sheep. Popular in ethnic cuisines. Not excluded as guts under chapter note if fit for consumption.

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.

0504.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If uncleaned or unfit

Chapter note (c) sends unfit guts to non-edible animal products.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If cooked and canned

Cooking makes it a preserved preparation.

0206.90.00Same rate: 17.5%

If from horses

Horse offal has separate subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Health certs must prove cleaning and edibility; distinguish from raw guts

No weight allowance for normal fat; check Argentina lean trimmings exceptions

Avoid declaring as pet food to prevent reclassification