Pickled Beef Tongue in Glass Jars from China
Fully cured and pickled beef tongue packed in airtight glass jars, ready for consumption without further preparation. This product falls under HTS 1602.50.07.40 as it is prepared or preserved meat from bovine animals, specifically cured or pickled offal, not containing cereals or vegetables, and not corned beef. It is classified here due to its airtight container packaging and bovine origin.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify airtight container integrity and include lab tests confirming no cereals/vegetables to avoid reclassification
• Obtain USDA import permits and ensure proper labeling with country of origin and curing ingredients
• Watch for common pitfalls like insufficient acidification documentation for pickled products