Canned Corned Beef from China
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.
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
• Verify bovine origin with supplier certificates to comply with USDA import regulations and avoid BSE-related restrictions
• Ensure labeling meets FDA standards for canned meats, including ingredients, nutrition facts, and country of origin
• Watch for common pitfalls like insufficient heat processing documentation, which can lead to customs holds