Beef Bouillon Cubes
Compressed cubes of dehydrated beef broth with salt, vegetables, and seasonings for making beef broth or soup base. HTS 2104.10.00 covers such broth preparations, provided meat content stays below chapter note thresholds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with mixed seasonings exceeding quota
Mixed condiments under U.S. note 3 may hit 2103.90.74 quota limits.
If used as animal feed supplement
End-use shift to animal nutrition changes classification from human food.
If extract of coffee substitute per note 2
Specific direction in chapter notes for substitute extracts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for meat content percentage; over 20% triggers Chapter 16 per note 1(e)
• Require supplier certificates of analysis for allergen declaration (e.g
• soy, MSG)
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent scrutiny as industrial vs retail prep
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