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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved bovine meat and offal (HS 160250) totaled $57.5M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Bovine Meat and Offal paid $653K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.6% on $41.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Bovine Meat and Offal imports of $57.5M in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $52.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBrazil and Uruguay together dominate US imports of prepared and preserved beef under this heading, supplying corned beef, cooked beef in airtight containers, and other shelf-stable bovine preparations to a market where domestic production of these value-added forms is limited. The US schedule is notably granular: corned beef in airtight containers is split by container weight (1602500720 under 1 kg; 1602500740 at 1 kg or more), and separate lines address cured/pickled beef, prepared meals with cereal or vegetables, and bovine offal excluding liver. USDA FSIS reinspection is required at the port of entry, and both Brazil and Uruguay maintain FSIS-approved establishment lists that are periodically updated. Importers should verify current establishment eligibility before contracting, as FSIS can suspend approvals.
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The US schedule distinguishes corned beef in airtight containers at the 1 kg net-weight threshold: cans under 1 kg fall under 1602500720, while those at 1 kg or more fall under 1602500740. These lines may carry different duty rates, so the declared net weight on the entry must match the actual container fill weight.
If FSIS suspends or removes an establishment from its approved list after a shipment has departed, the goods may be refused entry or held at the port pending resolution. Importers should monitor FSIS's Foreign Establishment database regularly, include contractual protections with suppliers tied to continued FSIS eligibility, and work with a licensed customs broker and FSIS-registered importer of record to manage any in-transit compliance issues.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAZIL | $41.2M | -- | -$41.2M |
| CANADA | $4.7M | $16.0M | +$11.3M |
| URUGUAY | $7.3M | -- | -$7.3M |
| HONG KONG | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602502140 | MEAT BOV ANML NESOI NO VEG PREP AIRTIT CNTR 1KG/OV | $37.8M | 1.40% | $525K |
| 1602500740 | CORNED BEEF NO CEREAL OR VEG AIRTITE CNTR 1KG, OV | $5.4M | -- | -- |
| 1602500720 | CORNED BEEF NO CEREAL OR VEG AIRTITE CNTR LT 1KG | $3.9M | -- | -- |
| 1602509040 | MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS NESOI, PREPARED, PRESERVED | $3.4M | -- | -- |
| 1602506000 | MEAT BOV ANML NESOI, NO CEREAL OR VEGS, PREP, PRES | $3.4M | 1.80% | $55K |
| 1602500800 | OTR MEAT,BOVINE ANMLS CURED/PICKLED,NO CEREAL/VEGS | $1.1M | 14.50% | $50K |
| 1602500500 | OFFAL OF BOVINE ANIMALS (EX LIVER) PREPARED/PRESRV | $1.0M | 2.30% | $24K |
| 1602509020 | PREP MEALS OF MEAT OF BOVINE ANMLS WITH CEREAL/VEG | $851K | -- | -- |
| 1602502120 | MT BOV ANML NESOI NO VEG PREP AIRTITE CNTR LT 1KG | $522K | 1.40% | $388 |
MEAT BOV ANML NESOI NO VEG PREP AIRTIT CNTR 1KG/OV
CORNED BEEF NO CEREAL OR VEG AIRTITE CNTR 1KG, OV
CORNED BEEF NO CEREAL OR VEG AIRTITE CNTR LT 1KG
MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS NESOI, PREPARED, PRESERVED
MEAT BOV ANML NESOI, NO CEREAL OR VEGS, PREP, PRES
OTR MEAT,BOVINE ANMLS CURED/PICKLED,NO CEREAL/VEGS
OFFAL OF BOVINE ANIMALS (EX LIVER) PREPARED/PRESRV
PREP MEALS OF MEAT OF BOVINE ANMLS WITH CEREAL/VEG
MT BOV ANML NESOI NO VEG PREP AIRTITE CNTR LT 1KG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1602509500 | MEAT OR MEAT OFFAL OF BOVINE ANMLS NESOI PREP/PRES | $18.6M |
| 1602509020 | PREP MEALS OF MEAT OF BOVINE ANMLS WITH CEREAL/VEG | $2.8M |
MEAT OR MEAT OFFAL OF BOVINE ANMLS NESOI PREP/PRES
2.0M kg
PREP MEALS OF MEAT OF BOVINE ANMLS WITH CEREAL/VEG
779.9K kg
TUNAS, SKIPJACK TUNA AND BONITO, PREP OR PRESERVED
HS 160414
SHRIMP & PRAWNS PREP/PRESERVED NOT AIRTIGHT CONTNR
HS 160521
CRAB, PREPARED OR PRESERVED
HS 160510
PREPARED OR PRESERVED CHICKEN MEAT OR OFFAL, NESOI
HS 160232
SALMON, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHOLE OR PIECES
HS 160411
FISH, PREPARED OR PRESERVED, NESOI
HS 160420
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $19.2M | -- | -$19.2M |
| New Jersey | $15.7M | $438K | -$15.3M |
| California | $6.0M | $2.9M | -$3.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $32.6M | -- | -$32.6M |
| DETROIT, MI | $2.3M | $5.9M | +$3.7M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $3.7M | $2.6M | -$1.1M |