Pickled Beef Tongue from China
Whole beef tongues preserved by pickling in vinegar and salt brine, a traditional deli item. Fits HTS 1602.50.08.00 for other cured or pickled bovine offal without cereals or vegetables. Often sliced cold for sandwiches.
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
• Label as 'beef tongue' with full curing ingredients to meet USDA import standards
• Obtain country-specific FSIS eligibility certification before shipment
• Watch for moisture content limits to prevent reclassification as cooked product