U.S. exports of Salted, Brined, Dried, or Smoked Bovine Meat (HS 021020) totaled $1.0M in August 2026.
Salted, Brined, Dried, or Smoked Bovine Meat imports of $163K in August 2026 ran 44% below the year-to-date monthly average of $290K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPreserved beef — whether salt-cured, brined, dried, or smoked — enters the US under a single 10-digit line (0210200000), making origin and processing documentation especially important for accurate classification. USDA FSIS reinspection is mandatory, and all shipments must come from FSIS-approved establishments. Canada is the leading supplier, with Uruguay, Australia, and New Zealand also significant sources; the Southern Hemisphere origins reflect grass-fed and commodity-grade dried beef production that complements North American supply. Tariff-rate quota treatment may apply depending on origin and volume.
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19 import shipments a month
TRQ treatment can apply to beef products under Chapter 02, including cured and preserved cuts, depending on the country of origin and the specific tariff line. Importers should consult the US TRQ schedule and a licensed customs broker to determine whether a given shipment falls within or outside quota, as the applicable duty rate differs significantly between the two tiers.
Even shelf-stable dried or salt-cured beef must originate from an FSIS-approved foreign establishment and is subject to reinspection at the US port of entry. FSIS evaluates labeling, net weight, and product condition. Products that have undergone sufficient processing to be considered 'shelf stable' may have different handling requirements at the port, but the establishment-approval and reinspection requirements remain in place.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 0210
Subheading 021020 · $1.0M of $22.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0210200000 | Meat of Bovines, Salted, In Brine, Dried or Smoked | $163K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0210200000 | Meat of Bovines, Salted, In Brine, Dried or Smoked | $1.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$163KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.0M of Salted, Brined, Dried, or Smoked Bovine Meat and exported $7.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Italy and Saudi Arabia together take 79% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.