Other

This code covers frozen meat of bovine animals, specifically carcasses and half-carcasses categorized as “other.” It’s used for importing this type of beef into the United States, with duty rates varying from free (for select countries) to 26.40% depending on origin, and is positioned within Chapter 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0202.10.50

AI Summary

This tariff classification falls within Chapter 2, covering meat and edible meat offal, specifically focusing on frozen meat of bovine animals. The 0202.10.50 code applies to carcasses and half-carcasses, categorized as ‘other’ within this group. This code has two subdivisions: 0202.10.50.10 for veal and 0202.10.50.90 for all other bovine meat not specifically classified as veal; use these suffixes to specify the type of meat being reported. Duty rates vary based on the country of origin, with preferential rates for certain trade partners and quantity limitations for imports from specific countries like Canada, Mexico, and Australia.

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

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General Duty

26.40%

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (BH,CL,CO,JO,MA,OM,P,PE,S,SG) 1.7% (KR) See 9822.04.01-9822.04.03 (AU) See 9919.02.01-9919.02.02 (PA)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 0202.10.50 (Meat of bovine animals, frozen: > Carcasses and half-carcasses: > Other) is 26.40%, applying to all countries unless a special rate applies. Several countries benefit from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or preference programs, with rates of 0% for BH,CL,CO,JO,MA,OM,P,PE,S, and SG, and 1.7% for KR. These special rates apply to both subdivisions, 0202.10.50.10 (Veal) and 0202.10.50.90 (Other). Additionally, imports are subject to quantity limits based on country of origin as detailed in chapter notes. All quantities must be reported in kilograms (kg). Australian and Panamanian imports are governed by separate regulations referenced in the provided text.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 31.10%

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Code subdivisions

0202.10.50.10

Meat of bovine animals, frozen: > Carcasses and half-carcasses: > Other > Veal

0202.10.50.90

Meat of bovine animals, frozen: > Carcasses and half-carcasses: > Other > 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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