Canned Roast Beef in Gravy from Germany
Fully cooked chunks of roast beef in gravy, hermetically sealed in tins for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 1601.00.40.90 for other beef preparations in airtight containers, distinct from simple canned plain beef. This covers ready-to-heat meals based on beef.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label cans with accurate beef percentage and processing method (e.g
• retorted) to meet FDA and CBP standards
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all meat imports; declare as 'prepared beef' not fresh
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain origins; check USTR lists before shipping