Salted Beef Tongue
Bovine beef tongues heavily salted for preservation, often sold whole or halved. This offal product is under HTS 0210.20.00.00 as salted meat of bovine animals, distinct from fresh under Chapter 2. Used in ethnic cuisines after boiling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh, chilled, or frozen
Edible bovine offal without salt/brine/smoke classifies under heading 0206.
If cooked or in airtight containers
Prepared/preserved bovine offal in cans or cooked form goes to Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming no BSE risk; bovine products face strict scrutiny
• Weigh entire product including brine; US notes disallow fat/bone deductions
• Check if sold in consumer packaging, which may require bilingual labeling
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