Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This code covers fresh or chilled bovine meat, specifically carcasses and half-carcasses described in additional U.S. note 3. Use this code when importing these specific cuts of beef, keeping in mind duty rates vary based on the country of origin and are subject to annual quantity limits as detailed in chapter note 3.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0201.10.10

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This tariff code falls within Chapter 2, covering meat and edible meat offal. Specifically, 0201.10.10 covers fresh or chilled meat of bovine animals, limited to carcasses and half-carcasses described in additional U.S. note 3, and entered under its provisions. There are two subdivisions: 0201.10.10.10 for veal and 0201.10.10.90 for all other bovine carcasses and half-carcasses; use the appropriate suffix based on whether the product is veal or another type of bovine meat. Imports of these products are subject to quantity limits by country as specified in additional U.S. note 3.

Chapter	Chapter 2 - Meat and edible meat offal
Section	Section I - Live Animals; Animal Products

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General Duty

4.4¢/kg

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The duty for HTS code 0201.10.10 is 4.4¢/kg for general trade partners, reported in kilograms. Special rates of Free apply to imports from specific countries with eligible FTA or preference programs including Australia, Canada, Mexico, and others as listed in the chapter notes. These reduced rates apply to the entire code, including its subdivisions 0201.10.10.10 (Veal) and 0201.10.10.90 (Other), provided the origin requirements are met and within the quantity limits specified in Additional U.S. Note 3 for certain countries. There is no specified duty for countries not listed with special rates; they will be subject to the general rate.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 13.2¢/kg

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Code subdivisions

0201.10.10.10

Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled: > Carcasses and half-carcasses: > Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Veal

0201.10.10.90

Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled: > Carcasses and half-carcasses: > Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 2 MEAT AND EDIBLE MEAT OFFAL I 2-1 Note 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Products of the kinds described in headings 0201 to 0208 or 0210, unfit or unsuitable for human consumption; (b) Edible, non-living insects (heading 0410); (c) Guts, bladders, or stomachs of animals (heading 0504) or animal blood (heading 0511 or 3002); or (d) Animal fat, other than products of heading 0209 (chapter 15) Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of this chapter-- (a) The term "processed" covers meats which have been ground or comminuted, diced or cut into sizes for stew meat or similar uses, rolled and skewered, or specially processed into fancy cuts, special shapes, or otherwise made ready for particular uses by the retail consumer. (b) The term "high-quality beef cuts" means beef specially processed into fancy cuts, special shapes, or otherwise made ready for particular uses by the retail consumer (but not ground or comminuted, diced or cut into sizes for stew meat or similar uses, or rolled or skewered), which meets the specifications in regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Prime or Choice beef, and which has been so certified prior to exportation by an official of the government of the exporting country, in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasury after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. 2. In assessing the duty on meats, no allowance shall be made for normal components thereof such as bones, fat, and hide or skin. The dutiable weight of meats in airtight containers subject to specific rates includes the entire contents of the containers. 3. The aggregate quantity of beef, entered under subheadings 0201.10.10, 0201.20.10, 0201.20.30, 0201.20.50, 0201.30.10, 0201.30.30, 0201.30.50, 0202.10.10, 0202.20.10, 0202.20.30, 0202.20.50, 0202.30.10, 0202.30.30 and 0202.30.50 in any calendar year shall not exceed the quantities specified in this note. Quantity (metric ton) Canada No limit Mexico No limit Australia 378,214 New Zealand 213,402 Argentina 20,000 Uruguay 20,000 Other countries or areas 65,005 Imports under these provisions are subject to regulations issued by the United States Trade Representative. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I 2-2

Section notes

SECTION I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS I-1 Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the tariff schedule any reference to "dried" products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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