Canned Corned Beef Hash from China
Canned corned beef hash is a prepared food product made from ground beef, potatoes, and seasonings, packed in airtight containers. It falls under HTS 1601.00.40.90 as a beef-based food preparation, similar to sausages, not purely fresh or frozen beef. This classification applies to shelf-stable, ready-to-eat beef products in sealed cans.
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
• Verify the product contains at least 50% beef content to qualify under Chapter 16; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Include commercial invoice detailing net weight, ingredients, and country of origin; ensure airtight container certification
• Avoid misclassification as fresh meat (Chapter 2) by confirming heat-processed and shelf-stable nature