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Canned Beef Luncheon Meat

Emulsified cooked beef preserved in airtight cans, formulated without cereals, vegetables, or fillers. This luncheon meat is classified under HTS 1602.50.21.40 for other bovine preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+7.5%8.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%—1.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%—1.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%—1.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%—1.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.50Same rate: 8.9%

If includes vegetable starch

Any cereal-derived starch reclassifies as 'containing cereals' with different rates.

0210Higher: 14.8% vs 8.9%

If uncured hams/shoulders

Uncooked cured bovine cuts like hams stay in Chapter 2.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct third-party testing for cereal traces; declare exact fat/meat ratio on entry docs

• Register facility with FSIS if recurring importer; track shelf-life for re-export