Frozen Boneless Beef Chuck Returned from Processing
Frozen boneless beef chuck from U.S. cattle exported for cutting, trimming, and packaging abroad, then returned unchanged in essential character. Classified under HTS 9801.00.10.15 as U.S. origin meat from Chapter 2 returned within 3 years without advancement in value or improvement beyond simple operations. No manufacturing processes like cooking or preservation beyond freezing were applied.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not qualifying for duty-free return
Standard classification for fresh or chilled boneless beef cuts when returned goods provisions don't apply or documentation is insufficient.
If exported for repairs or warranty alterations
Applies to U.S. goods exported for repairs/maintenance abroad and returned, rather than simple processing without advancement.
If for non-meat/poultry U.S. products
General returned U.S. goods provision when product doesn't specifically fall under meat/poultry Chapter 2 or 16 categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide export documentation proving U.S. origin and date within 3-year window; declare any foreign processing as non-manufacturing (e.g
• trimming only); retain bills of lading showing return shipment to avoid duty assessment
Related Products under HTS 9801.00.10.15
U.S. Pork Tenderloin Returned After Trimming
Fresh pork tenderloin exported from the U.S. for trimming and inspection abroad, returned in frozen form without cooking or further processing. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.15 as Chapter 2 meat product of U.S. origin returned within 3 years, with only simple operations performed overseas. Essential character remains raw pork meat.
Chicken Breast Fillets Returned from Portioning
Frozen chicken breast fillets exported from U.S. poultry farms for portioning and IQF freezing abroad, returned without breading or cooking. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.15 for Chapter 2 poultry returned within 3 years after only simple cutting/freezing operations. No manufacturing advancement occurred.
Beef Brisket Returned After Export for Slicing
U.S. beef brisket exported frozen, sliced to specification abroad, and returned frozen without curing or smoking. HTS 9801.00.10.15 applies to this Chapter 2 meat returned within 3 years post simple slicing operations only. Product remains essentially raw beef in character.
Turkey Drumsticks Returned from Deboning
Frozen turkey drumsticks from U.S. processors exported for deboning and repackaging, returned boneless and frozen. Classifies under 9801.00.10.15 as Chapter 2 poultry returned within 3 years after simple deboning without cooking. Essential turkey meat character preserved.
Frozen Ground Beef Returned from Blending
U.S. ground beef exported in bulk, blended for fat content adjustment abroad using only U.S. beef, then returned frozen. HTS 9801.00.10.15 covers this Chapter 2 meat returned within 3 years after simple blending without additives. Remains raw ground beef patty mix.
Pork Sausage Meat Returned After Grinding
Bulk pork trimmings exported from U.S. for fine grinding abroad into sausage emulsion, returned uncooked and frozen. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.15 as Chapter 2 meat returned within 3 years post-grinding only. No casing, seasoning, or cooking performed overseas.