Smoked Beef Pastrami from China
Spice-rubbed beef brisket that is brined, smoked, and partially cooked for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 0210.20.00.00 due to its bovine origin and preservation via salting, brining, and smoking processes. Popular for sandwiches in retail delis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with accurate curing ingredients and sodium content to meet FDA standards; mislabeling leads to refusals
• Obtain APHIS import permit if from quota-restricted countries like Uruguay (13,000 MT limit)
• Test for moisture-protein ratio to confirm not overprocessed into Chapter 16 territory