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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+7.5%9.3%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%1.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%1.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%1.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%1.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.50Same rate: 9.3%

If in airtight containers and specifically liver-based

Bovine liver preparations in airtight containers have a dedicated subheading.

1601.00.40Higher: 20.9% vs 9.3%

If sausages or similar preserved products

Bovine meat formed into sausages or similar shapes moves to Chapter 16 heading 1601.

0210Higher: 12.3% vs 9.3%

If merely cured or salted without full preservation

Partially processed hams, shoulders, or cuts fall under Chapter 2 for cured meats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'meat paste' with full bovine origin disclosure to meet FDA and USDA standards

Test for absence of cereals/vegetables via lab analysis to confirm 1602.50.60.00 classification

Ensure shelf-stable processing documentation to prove preservation method complies with import rules