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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled boneless beef brisket cuts (us note 3, non-processed) (HS 0201305055) totaled $12.2M in June 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Boneless Beef Brisket Cuts (US Note 3, Non-Processed) paid $2K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.6% on $308K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Boneless Beef Brisket Cuts (US Note 3, Non-Processed) imports of $12.2M in June 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $16.7M.
This subheading covers boneless brisket cuts from bovines that are fresh or chilled, meeting US Note 3 specifications and excluding processed products. Brisket is a popular cut for both retail and foodservice, widely used in barbecue, corned beef production, and ethnic cuisine markets. Import volumes of fresh brisket are notable from countries such as Australia and Canada.
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Trimming and vacuum packaging are generally considered standard preparation and preservation methods, not processing. Such briskets would still qualify under this subheading, provided no curing, smoking, or other processing has occurred.
Fresh or chilled beef brisket must be maintained at temperatures between 28°F and 40°F throughout the supply chain. FSIS and CBP may verify temperature compliance at the port of entry, and shipments found outside acceptable temperature ranges may be refused.
Yes, trade agreements such as USMCA (Canada and Mexico), the US-Australia FTA, and the US-Korea FTA (KORUS) provide preferential duty rates or TRQ access for qualifying fresh beef brisket imports. Importers must provide appropriate certificates of origin to claim these benefits.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $10.8M | -- | -$10.8M |
| AUSTRALIA | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $308K | -- | -$308K |
| MEXICO | $114K | -- | -$114K |
| ARGENTINA | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.