Beef Luncheon Meat
Canned luncheon meat loaf composed entirely of emulsified bovine meat, cooked and preserved without cereals or vegetables. It is categorized under HTS 1602.50.60.00 as other non-specific prepared bovine meat products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added cereals or vegetables
Luncheon meats with binders like cereal flours are classified under subheadings for mixtures.
If pork or mixed species luncheon meat
Non-bovine luncheon meats fall under other meat preparations with similar additives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit commercial invoices specifying '100% bovine meat' to prevent shifts to mixed ingredient codes
• Adhere to FSIS import permits for ready-to-eat meat products from eligible countries
• Watch for moisture-protein ratio declarations, as high additives could trigger vegetable misclassification
Related Products under HTS 1602.50.60.00
Canned Corned Beef
Fully cooked and preserved corned beef packed in cans, made solely from bovine meat without cereals or vegetables. It falls under HTS 1602.50.60.00 as 'other' prepared or preserved bovine meat, not containing cereals or vegetables, and not elsewhere specified.
Potted Beef Paste
Spreadable paste made from cooked and pureed bovine meat, preserved in jars without any cereal or vegetable additives. Classified under HTS 1602.50.60.00 for other prepared or preserved bovine meat offal or extracts not containing prohibited ingredients.
Canned Beef Hash Pure Meat
Preserved canned hash made exclusively from chopped bovine meat and minimal fat, no potatoes or vegetables included. Falls under HTS 1602.50.60.00 for other bovine meat preparations lacking cereals or vegetables.
Sterilized Beef Puree
Commercially sterilized puree from pure bovine meat, used as baby food base or ingredient, without any cereal or vegetable matter. Classified in HTS 1602.50.60.00 as other preserved bovine meat.
Deviled Beef Spread
Spicy preserved spread from minced bovine meat, cooked and jarred without cereals or vegetables for direct consumption. HTS 1602.50.60.00 covers this as other prepared bovine meat.
Canned Roast Beef Slices
Pre-cooked slices of roast bovine meat preserved in cans with natural juices, no added cereals or vegetables. Fits HTS 1602.50.60.00 for other preserved bovine meats.