Chilled Venison Ribs Bone-In
Bone-in chilled ribs from white-tailed deer, popular for barbecue preparations. This falls under HTS 0208.90.20.00 for other deer meat, chilled, as it doesn't match excluded chapter note items.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other bone-in cuts
Statistical suffixes for bone-in vs boneless differentiate duties.
If bones separated and sold alone
Pure bones become guts/bladders/stomachs exclusion under chapter note.
If ground into sausage meat
Ground or emulsified deer meat is a prepared product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Account for full weight including bones as dutiable per US note on meats
• Conduct microbial testing for pathogens like E. coli specific to game meat
• Use insulated packaging to maintain chilled state during transit
Related Products under HTS 0208.90.20.00
Fresh Venison Loin
Fresh loin cuts from deer, typically from white-tailed deer, sold as premium cuts for retail or restaurant use. Classified under HTS 0208.90.20.00 as other meat of deer, fresh, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 2. It is unfit for human consumption only if spoiled, but this product is fresh and edible.
Chilled Deer Tenderloin
Chilled tenderloin cuts from farmed red deer, maintained at temperatures above freezing for optimal freshness. Falls under HTS 0208.90.20.00 as chilled deer meat, part of other meat not covered by specific bovine or porcine headings.
Frozen Venison Shoulder Roast
Frozen shoulder roasts from wild venison deer, bone-in cuts suitable for slow cooking. Although frozen, this product is listed under HTS 0208.90.20.00 which encompasses fresh, chilled, or frozen deer meat per the hierarchy.
Fresh Deer Leg Boneless
Boneless fresh legs from New Zealand red deer, deboned and trimmed for export. Classified as deer meat under 0208.90.20.00, fresh, excluding products unfit for consumption as per chapter notes.
Frozen Deer Heart
Frozen whole deer hearts, considered edible meat offal but grouped under deer meat provisions. HTS 0208.90.20.00 covers this as fresh/chilled/frozen deer products excluding unfit items.
Fresh Farmed Venison Trim
Fresh trimmings from farmed deer carcasses, used for grinding or stew meat. Under 0208.90.20.00 as other fresh deer meat, suitable for human consumption.