Fresh or Chilled Boneless Bison Meat, Not Elsewhere Specified

Code 0201306010 specifically covers unprocessed fresh or chilled boneless bison meat, while 0201308010 is the NESOI (residual) subheading for fresh or chilled boneless bison meat not captured by the more specific code. Products that do not meet the 'except processed' qualifier of 0201306010 may fall here.

Required documentation generally includes a USDA/FSIS import inspection certificate, a foreign establishment number from an eligible country, a commercial invoice with species identification, and any applicable phytosanitary or veterinary health certificates required by the exporting country.

Yes, the US tariff schedule distinguishes bison (American buffalo) from other bovine animals at the 10-digit level, reflecting different trade policy treatment and quota allocations. Correct species identification is essential to avoid misclassification penalties.