Cured Beef Pastrami

Beef navel or plate cured with spices and brine then lightly smoked, sold ready-to-eat sliced. Under HTS 1602.50.08.00 as other cured bovine meat excluding cereals/vegetables. Distinct from fully cooked versions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+7.5%12%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%4.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%4.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%4.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%4.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.50Same rate: 12%

If corned specifically

Corned beef has dedicated subheading within cured bovine meat.

0712.90Higher: 18.3% vs 12%

If significant vegetable content from pickling

Vegetable-heavy pickles fall under dried vegetable preparations.

1602.50.90Lower: 10% vs 12%

If in airtight containers for retail

Retail canned or jarred cured meats use separate provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document spice rub composition to confirm no vegetable matter inclusion

Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain cold chain during transit

Pre-clear with FDA if any spice extracts approach vegetable classification