Fresh Camel Meat Boneless Cuts

Boneless cuts of fresh camel meat from the Camelidae family, typically sourced from dromedary camels raised in arid regions. This product falls under HTS 0208.60.00.00 as fresh meat and edible offal of camels and other camelids, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 2. It is suitable for human consumption and excludes products unfit for such use per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

0209Lower: 13.2% vs 23.9%

If frozen rather than fresh or chilled

Frozen camel meat shifts to heading 0209 for frozen meat and edible offal of Chapter 2.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 23.9%

If dried, salted, or smoked

Preserved camel meat (not cooked) falls under 0210 for meat preserved by methods other than freezing.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 23.9%

If prepared or preserved, such as canned

Prepared or preserved camel meat moves to Chapter 16 for processed meat products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA APHIS import permit and health certification confirming the meat is from healthy Camelidae animals and fit for human consumption

Include documentation on origin country as no quantity limits apply unlike beef subheadings; declare full weight including unavoidable bones per US notes

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as beef (0201-0202); ensure no bone allowance in duty assessment