Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

HTS code 0202.10.05 covers frozen carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals, described generally in note 15 of the tariff schedule. This code is used for importing this specific type of beef, with duty rates of 4.4¢/kg for standard trade partners and free rates for eligible countries with preferential trade agreements.

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This duty rate applies to frozen meat of bovine animals, specifically carcasses and half-carcasses, as described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule. The general duty is 4.4¢ per kilogram for standard trade partners, but may be free for goods from certain countries with which the U.S. has free trade agreements or preference programs. This code has two subdivisions: 0202.10.05.10 covers frozen veal carcasses and half-carcasses, while 0202.10.05.90 covers all other frozen bovine carcasses and half-carcasses. Choose the appropriate subdivision based on whether the product is veal or another type of bovine meat.

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 0202.10.05, reported in kilograms, is generally 4.4¢/kg for standard trade partners (NTR). However, preferential free rates apply to imports from specific countries including A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E*, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, and SG if they qualify under eligible FTA or preference programs. This duty structure applies equally to the subdivisions 0202.10.05.10 (Veal) and 0202.10.05.90 (Other). No special rates are specified for these subdivisions beyond what applies to the main code.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 13.2¢/kg

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Code Subdivisions

0202.10.05.10

Meat of bovine animals, frozen: > Carcasses and half-carcasses: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions > Veal

0202.10.05.90

Meat of bovine animals, frozen: > Carcasses and half-carcasses: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule 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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