Tinned Beef Cheek Meat

Prepared beef cheek meat preserved in airtight tins, pure bovine without cereals/vegetables. Falls under HTS 1602.50.21.40 other category.

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 mechanically separated

Machine-separated beef under specific MS(B) subheading.

0201.10Higher: 36.4% vs 8.9%

If frozen carcass cuts

Frozen beef cheeks as primal cuts in Chapter 2.

1602.90Higher: 16.4% vs 8.9%

If pork cheek equivalent

Swine cheeks under other animals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specialty cut—provide photos; FSIS may require species verification

Confirm cheek meat not mechanically separated (separate subhead)

Avoid bulk packing misclass as parts