Libby's Corned Beef in Tin Can from China
Libby's Corned Beef is fully cooked, cured, and pickled beef brisket packed in airtight tin cans for long-term storage. It falls under HTS 1602.50.07 as corned beef specifically prepared without cereals or vegetables and sealed in airtight containers. This classification applies to retail-ready products imported for consumer use.
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 with pressure tests to meet FDA food safety standards and prevent classification disputes
• Provide detailed ingredient lists excluding cereals/vegetables; obtain veterinary certificates confirming bovine origin and curing process
• Label cans with country of origin, net weight, and 'corned beef' to comply with USDA labeling rules; watch for misclassification as uncured beef