Canned Roast Beef from China
Sliced and cooked roast beef from cattle, hermetically sealed in airtight metal cans for long-term preservation. Classified under HTS 1602.50.21 because it is prepared or preserved bovine meat, not containing cereals or vegetables, and specifically in airtight containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
8.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label cans clearly with net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to comply with FDA food labeling standards
• Ensure supplier provides proof of airtight sealing process to demonstrate compliance with preservation requirements
• Monitor EU or other origin bans on beef due to hormone treatments; obtain import permits if applicable