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U.S. imports of frozen edible offal of bovine animals (SITC 01252) totaled $42.8M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Frozen Edible Offal of Bovine Animals paid $17K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $169K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Edible Offal of Bovine Animals imports of $42.8M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $38.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFrozen bovine offal — organ meats and variety meats from cattle, preserved by freezing — is a globally traded commodity serving ethnic foodservice, pet food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical ingredient sectors. USDA FSIS reinspection at an approved US port of entry is required, and BSE-related import eligibility rules apply to specific organ types and countries of origin, making supplier country selection a compliance-driven decision as much as a commercial one. Frozen presentation extends shelf life substantially compared with fresh offal, enabling longer supply chains and more flexible inventory management for importers.
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USDA APHIS assigns BSE risk categories to countries, and FSIS uses those determinations to set product-specific import eligibility. A country with negligible BSE risk may export a broader range of bovine tissues than one with controlled risk status. Importers must verify current FSIS eligibility for both the country and the specific offal type before contracting.
Bovine offal and muscle cuts are classified under different tariff headings and may have distinct duty structures. Whether a specific frozen offal line falls under a TRQ or a flat duty rate depends on the precise HTS classification; importers should confirm the applicable duty treatment with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
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