Canned Potted Beef from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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