Potted Beef Tongue

Preserved cooked beef tongue meat potted in jars, pure bovine offal without cereals or vegetables. HTS 1602.50.60.00 includes such other preserved meat offal.

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 tongue preparations in airtight containers

Certain offal in specific packaging has dedicated breaks.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 9.3%

If fish-based tongue substitute

Prepared fish offal goes to Chapter 16 fish.

0210.99.20.00Higher: 19.8% vs 9.3%

If dried or salted tongue only

Minimally preserved offal under Chapter 2.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify tongue as meat offal but confirm no liver-specific rules apply

Provide halal or kosher certs if marketed as such for smoother entry

Test for heavy metals common in offal imports