Canned Potted Beef from China

Spreadable potted beef paste preserved in small airtight tins for appetizers. HTS 1601.00.40 applies as it is beef preserved exclusively in airtight containers without liquid media.

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

Provide microbial testing results showing low water activity for shelf stability

Label net weight accurately; small tins often scrutinized for underfill

Ensure no poultry admixture to avoid 1602.32 poultry prep classification