Frozen Bovine Tongues
Frozen tongues from cattle, classified as edible offal under HTS 0206.90.00 because they are a non-carcass edible organ from bovine animals, preserved by freezing. This product is commonly used in ethnic cuisines for stews and grilling after thawing.
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If from beef carcass cuts rather than separated offal
Carcass tongues attached to beef cuts fall under fresh or frozen bovine meat headings, not separate offal.
If rendered unfit for human consumption
Chapter 2 excludes offal unsuitable for human consumption, shifting to guts/bladders of Chapter 5.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against beef quotas in US Note to Chapter 2 to avoid over-quota duties; include entire container weight for canned products per US notes
• Ensure USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates confirming fitness for human consumption
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