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Canned Corned Beef

Fully cooked and preserved corned beef packed in airtight tin cans, made solely from bovine meat without cereals or vegetables. This product falls under HTS 1602.50.21.40 as 'other' prepared bovine meat in airtight containers, not containing cereals or vegetables.

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 containing cereals or vegetables

Products with added vegetables or cereals shift to subheading for mixtures, altering duty rates.

0210.99Higher: 14.8% vs 8.9%

If salted or dried, not cooked

Uncooked preserved bovine meat like corned beef brisket falls under Chapter 2 as meat preserved by salting.

1602.90Higher: 18.9% vs 8.9%

If from swine or other animals

Same preparation but from pork (e.g., canned Spam) classified under 'other animals' heading.

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

• Verify airtight container integrity and include lab analysis confirming no cereals or vegetables to avoid reclassification

• Provide commercial invoice detailing bovine species origin and processing method; ensure FDA prior notice for meat products