Canned Beef Tongue

Cooked and preserved beef tongue in airtight cans, solely bovine meat without additives. Classed under HTS 1602.50.21.40 for other prepared bovine meat.

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.

0206.80.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 8.9%

If fresh/chilled tongue

Uncooked tongues in fresh meat chapter.

1602.50Same rate: 8.9%

If in brine with vegetables

Tongue with added carrots/onions becomes mixture.

0210.99Higher: 12.3% vs 8.9%

If smoked, uncooked

Smoked dried tongues under Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

APHIS VS 17-130 permit required; declare tongue size/weight accurately

Ensure no pickling spices misdeclared as vegetables