Chili Con Carne with Beef Ready-to-Eat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
2.5%
Rate breakdown
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