Buffalo Hot Dog

Bison meat hot dogs emulsified with beef fat, spices, and natural casings, fully cooked and smoked. Fits HTS 1601.00.60.80 as other similar sausage products 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.

0202.30.10.00Lower: 11.5% vs 20.7%

If imported as fresh or frozen ground bison

Fresh or frozen meat of bovine animals including bison classifies under Chapter 2.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 20.7%

If for non-emulsified, chunked bison preparations

Prepared meats not in sausage form go to general 1602 other meat preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from CITES-approved suppliers if wild buffalo; provide wildlife certificates

Declare exact species (Bison bison) to differentiate from beef

Test for lean/fat ratio to confirm not reclassifiable as ground meat