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U.S. imports of beef, salted, brined, dried, or smoked (SITC 01681) totaled $230K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Beef, Salted, Brined, Dried, or Smoked imports of $230K in April 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $403K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPreserved beef — encompassing salt-cured, brined, dried, and smoked forms such as bresaola, biltong, and corned beef cuts — enters the US under USDA FSIS oversight, with the foreign establishment required to hold current FSIS approval and the product subject to reinspection at the port of entry. Unlike bone-in pork, USDA APHIS regional restrictions on beef are primarily driven by foot-and-mouth disease status, and the curing or drying process may or may not be recognized as mitigating that risk depending on the specific APHIS determination for the origin country. Dried and smoked beef products with very low water activity may qualify for different handling under FSIS pathogen reduction rules compared to brined or corned beef, making process documentation a key compliance element. Importers sourcing artisanal dried beef from non-traditional origins should verify both FSIS establishment approval and APHIS regional eligibility before finalizing supply agreements.
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Yes. APHIS evaluates whether the origin region is free of foot-and-mouth disease and whether the specific curing or drying process provides sufficient mitigation if the region is not recognized as FMD-free. Importers should check the current APHIS list of approved regions and processes for beef before contracting with a foreign supplier.
FSIS uses water activity as a key parameter in evaluating whether a drying or smoking process achieves the required pathogen reduction for shelf-stable beef products. Products with sufficiently low water activity may be treated as shelf-stable and subject to different handling and labeling requirements than refrigerated cured beef. The foreign establishment must have a validated process on file with FSIS that documents the water activity achieved under its production conditions.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | -- | $685K | +$685K |
| CANADA | $208K | $115K | -$93K |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $202K | +$202K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $81K | +$81K |
| PANAMA | -- | $27K | +$27K |
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