Frozen Boneless Beef Chuck Returned from Processing from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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