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HTS 0201.30.50 · Food and drink

Import duty on beef from China

Beef imported from China under HTS 0201.30.50 pay a total duty rate of about 7.5% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 4.4¢/kg, plus Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.15) at 7.5%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Assumes: Enter the quantity in kg; part of this rate is charged per kg. Change it in the Trade Terminal.

This line has a specific (per-unit) rate, so the dollar duty depends on quantity; the total shown uses the engine's default quantity.

Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.

Total duty rate
7.5%
On a $10,000 shipment by ocean: $750.00 duty + $47.14 fees
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Line-by-line breakdown

HTS 0201.30.50.15, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.

LineHTS / Chapter 99RateAmount
Base duty (MFN, column 1 general)0201.30.50.15$0.044/kg$0.00
Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A)9903.88.157.5%$750.00
Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies)
This HTS number is on the program's exempt list.
9903.05.86Excluded$0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee
19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027
0.3464%$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee
19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments
0.125%$12.50
Total duty and fees$797.14

Computed on statistical line 0201.30.50.15; the 9 lines under 0201.30.50 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff on beef from China?

Beef imported from China under HTS 0201.30.50 pay a total duty rate of about 7.5% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 4.4¢/kg, plus Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.15) at 7.5%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to beef from China?

  • 9903.88.15: Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A), 7.5%

Are there exemptions for beef from China?

  • Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.86): This HTS number is on the program's exempt list.
  • 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
  • 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds

Do beef need a permit or other agency filing?

CBP flags HTS 0201.30.50.15 for: USDA AMS (data may be required), USDA APHIS (data required), FDA (data may be required), USDA FSIS (data required). The Trade Terminal's Broker Box lists the licenses and permits each agency usually requires.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on beef from China?

No active AD/CVD case for China lists HTS 0201.30.50.15 in our reference data. Scope is defined by product description, so confirm with your broker.

Beef from other countries

Related products from China

See the full HTS heading: HTS 0201.