Frozen Ground Beef Returned from Blending from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document fat blending specs matching U.S. export composition; certify no foreign meat addition; use commercial invoice noting 9801 return status