Beef Chorizo Sausage
Spicy, fresh-style chorizo made from ground beef, paprika, and garlic, often sold loose or cased. Classified in HTS 1601.00.60.20 for beef-based sausage products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cured Spanish-style dry chorizo
Fully dry-cured versions are preserved meats in 1602.
If edible offal mixed in
Products with significant meat offal go to Chapter 2 offal headings.
If as sauce or condiment base
Seasoned meat pastes used as flavorings fall under sauces in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Country-specific approvals needed; Mexico-origin beef requires special FSIS listing
• Declare spice levels and allergens; chorizo often contains garlic triggering labels
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Cooked Beef Sausage Links
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Smoked Beef Sausage Ring
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