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U.S. exports of frozen edible bovine tongues (HS 020621) totaled $4.3M in July 2026.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFrozen beef tongue is a globally traded specialty cut with strong demand in Japanese, Korean, Latin American, and European ethnic markets, making origin diversification commercially important. Canada leads US supply, followed by New Zealand, Ireland, Mexico, and the United Kingdom — a notably broad supplier base that reflects the cut's premium value and the willingness of packers worldwide to prepare it for export. All shipments require USDA FSIS reinspection at the port of entry from an approved foreign establishment. Tongue is classified at the 6-digit level under a single 10-digit line (0206210000), simplifying classification but not the cold-chain and documentation requirements.
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52 shipments/mo
Beef tongue commands a premium in Asian and specialty markets, making it economical to ship from distant origins such as Ireland and the United Kingdom despite freight costs. European packers with FSIS-approved establishments can compete effectively when domestic demand in their home markets is lower than the export price.
Yes. Country-of-origin labeling (COOL) rules apply to muscle cuts and certain other beef products sold at retail. Importers and distributors should confirm current COOL requirements with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, as labeling obligations can affect packaging specifications agreed upon with the foreign supplier.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 0206
Subheading 020621 · $1.5M of $68.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0206210000 | Tongues of Bovines, Edible, Frozen | $1.5M | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0206210000 | Tongues of Bovines, Edible, Frozen | $4.3M |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$4.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Japan and Mexico together take 97% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.