Beef Luncheon Meat
Canned luncheon meat made primarily from ground bovine shoulder and other cuts, emulsified, spiced, and cooked. Classified under HTS 1602.50.90.40 as other prepared bovine meat products beyond specific categories like liver. It is a shelf-stable, sliced deli-style product for sandwiches.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from bovine liver
Liver-based preparations have dedicated subheadings excluding them from 'other'.
If mixed with pork or other meats as principal
Predominant non-bovine meat shifts classification to other meat types.
If dehydrated and not requiring cooking
Dried leguminous mixes with meat fall under vegetables if meat is not principal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FSIS import permits and ensure product meets 9 CFR equivalence for slaughter and processing
• Provide commercial sterility test results to demonstrate safe preservation against spoilage
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'spam' equivalents, which require specific additive disclosures
Related Products under HTS 1602.50.90.40
Canned Corned Beef
Fully cooked and preserved corned beef packed in cans, made from bovine brisket that has been cured, seasoned, and pressure-cooked. This falls under HTS 1602.50.90.40 as 'other' prepared or preserved meat of bovine animals, excluding liver products like pate or foie gras. It is a ready-to-eat product distinct from fresh or frozen beef.
Canned Beef and Gravy
Chunks of cooked bovine beef simmered in thickened gravy, hermetically sealed for long shelf life. Classified in HTS 1602.50.90.40 as other prepared bovine meat, emphasizing the meat component over sauce. Ideal for quick meals or as a base for casseroles.
Canned Beef Heart
Preserved slices or chunks of bovine heart muscle, cooked and packed in brine or stock. HTS 1602.50.90.40 includes this offal as other bovine meat preparations sans liver. Used in ethnic cuisines like anticuchos or stews.
Beef Oxtail in Tomato Sauce
Stewed bovine tail sections preserved in tomato-based sauce within cans. Classified HTS 1602.50.90.40 for meat-focused preparations. Adds rich collagen flavor to soups after heating.
Preserved Beef Tripe
Cleaned, cooked bovine stomach lining in canned brine. HTS 1602.50.90.40 as other meat offal prep. Key in menudo or callos dishes.
Canned Beef Flank in Oil
Shredded flank steak preserved in olive oil. HTS 1602.50.90.40 other bovine. For salads or tacos.