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

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

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

Canned Beef Curry from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1601.00.40.90