Canned Corned Beef from China
Canned corned beef is fully cooked beef brisket cured with salt, spices, and preservatives, packed in airtight containers for long-term storage. It falls under HTS 1601.00.40.10 as a sausage-like product of beef in airtight cans, ready for consumption without further cooking. This classification applies to retail-ready preparations based on beef.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the beef content exceeds 50% and ensure airtight sealing certification to meet HTS 1601 criteria
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with USDA labeling for processed meat products to avoid detention
• Watch for country-of-origin marking pitfalls; re-exported goods may require additional documentation