Sterilized Beef Tongue in Can from China
Whole or sliced bovine tongues cooked sous-vide style and sterilized in cans. HTS 1602.50.90.40 covers this as other preserved meat from bovine offal excluding liver. Popular in gourmet charcuterie or hot pot dishes.
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
• Require veterinary health certificates confirming no SRM (specified risk materials)
• Use barcoded cans for traceability in FSIS re-inspection