Chili Con Carne with Beef Ready-to-Eat from China
Canned or pouched spicy beef chili made with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and chili spices, ready for immediate consumption. Classified in HTS 1602.50.90.20 for its bovine meat base in a complete prepared meal form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10%
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
• Ensure pH testing for low-acid canned foods to meet FDA canning regulations
• Declare exact beef content percentage; discrepancies lead to audits
• Use barcodes and batch numbers for quick customs processing