Canned Potted Beef
Canned potted beef is spreadable cooked beef shredded and preserved with gelatin or fat in airtight tins. Fits HTS 1601.00.40.10 as a beef food preparation akin to potted meat sausages. Used for spreads on crackers or toast.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If poultry-based spread
Potted preparations of chicken or turkey classify under poultry heading 1602.50.
If mixed with cheese
Cheese-based meat spreads move to Chapter 4 dairy preparations.
If for blood-based potted products
Potted products primarily of blood classify separately in 1601.00.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify low-acid canning process to meet FDA low-acid food regulations
• Document beef sourcing to trace for BSE compliance
• Avoid pitfall of generic 'meat spread' labeling without species specificity
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Canned Corned Beef
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Canned Roast Beef
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SPAM Classic Canned Pork and Beef
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Canned Beef Hash
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Canned Beef Luncheon Meat
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