Canned Beef Curry from China
Tender beef pieces in rich curry gravy, retorted in metal cans. Under HTS 1601.00.40.90 as other beef-based product, with spices not altering meat heading. Shelf-stable ethnic food.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Spice levels documented; no prohibited ingredients like certain colors
• Halal/kosher certs boost marketability but not required for entry
• Volume weight for cans affects duties; declare drained weight