U.S. imports of Processed Boneless High-Quality Frozen Beef Cuts – US Note 3 (HS 0202301000) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Processed Boneless High-Quality Frozen Beef Cuts – US Note 3 imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 32% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis HS10 subheading specifically covers high-quality boneless beef cuts that have been processed and frozen, qualifying under US Note 3 of Chapter 2 of the HTS. US Note 3 defines specific high-quality beef cuts eligible for a tariff-rate quota (TRQ), making this subheading critical for importers seeking preferential duty rates on premium beef. Accurate classification requires both the 'high-quality cut' designation and the 'processed' status to be confirmed.
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Average import price $5.21/kg · 38 import shipments a month
US Note 3 to Chapter 2 of the HTS specifies the exact cuts that qualify as high-quality beef, which generally include cuts from the loin and rib sections meeting specific USDA grade or equivalent foreign grading standards. Importers should review the current HTS Chapter 2 notes for the precise list.
Yes, US Note 3 is associated with a tariff-rate quota for high-quality beef. Shipments within the quota receive a lower in-quota duty rate, while over-quota shipments are subject to a higher rate. Quota administration is managed by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service.
The processing must occur prior to importation into the US. The product must arrive in the US as processed, boneless, high-quality frozen beef cuts meeting the US Note 3 criteria; post-import processing does not affect the import classification.
Statistical number 11 of 19 in subheading 020230
Statistical number 0202301000 · $2.5M of $756.4M
Imports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Australia together supply 99% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020230 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020230 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
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