Canned Beef Cheek Meat

Trimmed and braised beef cheek meat preserved in airtight tins, consisting only of bovine animal tissue without cereals or vegetables. Covered by HTS 1602.50.21 as other prepared bovine meat in airtight containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina1.4%+7.5%8.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico1.4%โ€”1.4%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada1.4%โ€”1.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany1.4%โ€”1.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan1.4%โ€”1.4%

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Alternative Classifications

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

0202.30.10Higher: 11.5% vs 8.9%

If boneless frozen cuts

Raw or frozen beef cheeks are Chapter 2 fresh meat, not preserved.

1602.50Same rate: 8.9%

If industrial bulk packs with cereals

Bulk preparations over retail size with mixtures go to other rates.

0210.99Higher: 12.3% vs 8.9%

If salted or dried

Simply preserved without cooking/airtight seal stays in Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Classify as 'meat' not 'offal' if from muscle tissue; provide anatomical sourcing proof

โ€ข Comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification for processing facilities

โ€ข Test for undeclared extenders like soy to maintain pure bovine status

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