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Beef Macaroni and Cheese Tray

Comfort food tray with elbow macaroni, ground beef, cheddar cheese sauce, and breadcrumbs, fully prepared. Bovine prepared meal per HTS 1602.50.90.20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+7.5%10%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%—2.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%—2.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%—2.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%—2.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1902.30.00Higher: 43.9% vs 10%

If meat-stuffed pasta form

Stuffed macaroni classifies under specific pasta subheadings.

0406.90.48.00Higher: 20% vs 10%

If cheese sauce is over 50%

Cheese preparations dominate under dairy chapter.

1602.90Higher: 18.9% vs 10%

If non-bovine protein added equally

Blends fall to general prepared meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Allergen labeling critical for dairy/beef cross-contamination

• Refrigerated container specs must match declared temp

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