Pickled Beef Heart from China

Beef hearts preserved in vinegar pickle solution, popular in charcuterie. HTS 1602.50.08.00 covers this cured/pickled bovine offal without added cereals or vegetables. Typically sold whole or sliced.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12%

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

Conduct brine analysis to certify <2% vegetable matter threshold

Include slaughter and curing facility certifications in entry docs

Refrigerate below 40°F throughout supply chain per FSIS rules