Cured Beef Pastrami from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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