U.S. imports of frozen bone-in bovine cuts (HS 020220) totaled $27.0M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Frozen bone-in beef cuts serve the processing, foodservice, and retail sectors where extended shelf life and lower per-unit cost outweigh the premium of fresh product. The US schedule distinguishes high-quality processed cuts (0202200200, 0202201000), other processed bone-in cuts (0202203550), and primal-specific lines for rib (0202205025), chuck (0202205035), and loin (0202205045), with a broad NESOI line (0202205090) and lines for unprocessed (0202206000) and other frozen bone-in bovines (0202208000). Nicaragua and Costa Rica lead supply, with Australia, Mexico, and the Netherlands also significant — a supplier mix that reflects Central American and Southern Hemisphere production capacity for frozen beef. USDA FSIS reinspection is required at entry.
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Both countries have developed FSIS-approved beef processing establishments that produce frozen bone-in cuts competitive on price with larger exporters. Their proximity to the US reduces freight costs relative to Southern Hemisphere suppliers, and their production calendars are not subject to the same seasonal constraints as Australian or New Zealand cattle cycles, supporting more consistent year-round supply.
High-quality cut designations under the US schedule are defined by specific anatomical and quality criteria set out in the applicable US note to Chapter 2. Importers should obtain written confirmation from the foreign supplier specifying the primal, cut method, and any processing applied, and then verify against the note criteria before selecting the high-quality-cut tariff line. Misclassification between high-quality and standard lines can result in underpayment of duty and potential penalties. Consult a licensed customs broker for guidance.
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Imports
$27.0M
from 11 countries · YTD: $95.5M
Exports
$65.7M
Surplus of $38.7M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $38.7M (net exporter)
YTD: $95.5M imported (April 2026)
356 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FROZEN
HS 020230
MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020130
MEAT, BOVINE CUTS WITH BONE IN, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020120
MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020319
MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FROZEN
HS 020329
MEAT OF SHEEP, CUTS, BONE IN NESOI, FRESH, CHILLED
HS 020422
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.