Canned Barbecue Beef from China
Shredded beef in tangy barbecue sauce, canned for retail sale and shelf stability. This qualifies under HTS 1601.00.40.90 as an 'other' beef food preparation in airtight containers, akin to sausage-like processed meats. The sauce integrates it as a complete meal product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure sauce ingredients comply with FDA prior notice; list all allergens like soy in BBQ mixes
• Provide heat penetration data if audited, proving commercial sterility for airtight seal claims
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as 0201; retail-ready cans confirm 1601 status