Beef Summer Sausage

Semi-dry fermented beef summer sausage made from ground beef, cured, stuffed into casings, smoked, and air-dried for preservation. It fits HTS 1601.00.60.80 as an other sausage product of meat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 20.7%

If sold uncooked and requires consumer cooking

Meat that must be cooked before consumption classifies as prepared but uncooked under Chapter 2.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 20.7%

If not encased but formed into logs or chunks

Non-sausage shaped meat preparations preserved by smoking or drying go to heading 1602.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide nitrite/nitrate levels and curing process details in documentation for FDA review

Ensure casings are food-grade and declared to avoid quarantine delays