Potted Beef Paste
Spreadable preserved beef made from finely ground cooked bovine meat, sealed in jars or tins for shelf stability. This fits HTS 1602.50.90 as 'other' prepared or preserved bovine meat, distinct from extracts or liver pastes.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mechanically deboned or pure meat extract without form
Extracts or preparations of concentrated meat essences are under heading 1603, separate from formed meat products.
If blended with over 40% cereals, vegetables, or offal
Mixtures with substantial non-bovine or filler ingredients trigger the specific mixture subheading.
If sold as a flavored sauce or condiment base
End-use as a condiment rather than primary meat product shifts to sauces and preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with accurate meat content percentages to comply with USDA/FSIS import regulations for processed meats
• Include heat-processing validation documents to prove preservation status
• Avoid classifying as 'extract' if meat particles are visible; pure extracts go to 1603
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Canned Beef Luncheon Meat
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Canned Beef and Gravy
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Minced Beef in Tomato Sauce
Preserved minced cooked bovine meat in tomato sauce, canned for pasta or toast use. HTS 1602.50.90 as meat provides essential character despite sauce.
Beef Pet Food Loaf
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