Hormel Corned Beef in Steel Can from China

Hormel Corned Beef features tender, pink-cured beef from brisket cuts, pressure-sealed in durable steel cans. It qualifies for HTS 1602.50.07 as cured/pickled corned beef of bovine animals in airtight containers, free of cereals or vegetables. Popular for quick meals and military rations.

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

Obtain APHIS prior approval for animal product entry; ensure cans meet BPA-free standards if targeting US retail

Document brining process and airtight sealing method in entry summary to support exact HTS classification