Frozen Veal Carcasses and Half-Carcasses

For tariff classification purposes, veal refers to meat from young bovine animals, typically calves slaughtered before reaching maturity. The USDA defines veal as meat from calves generally under 20 weeks of age, though customs classification relies on the product's physical characteristics and accompanying documentation.

Importers should provide a commercial invoice specifying 'veal,' a USDA FSIS foreign establishment certificate, veterinary health certificates identifying the product as veal, and any applicable slaughter age or weight documentation that supports the veal designation.

Yes, frozen veal carcasses (0202100010) and other frozen bovine carcasses (0202100090) may carry different duty rates and TRQ allocations under the HTSUS. Importers should consult the current tariff schedule and any applicable free trade agreement provisions to determine the correct rate.