Frozen Bovine Tongues from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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