Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 02023002: High-Quality Beef Cuts, Boneless, Processed, Frozen

The Harmonized System (HS) is an internationally recognized system for classifying and coding products for customs and trade purposes. Each product is assigned a unique HS code. In this article, we will discuss the HS code 02023002, which refers to high-quality beef cuts that are boneless, processed, and frozen.

Product Description: High-quality beef cuts, boneless, processed, frozen, described in general note 15 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). This means that the specific details and requirements for this product can be found in general note 15 of the HTS.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate: The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS code 02023002 is 4%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. The 4% duty rate applies to imports of this product.

Quantity Unit: The quantity unit for HS code 02023002 is kilograms (KG). This is the standard unit of measurement for the weight of the product.

Special Tariff Preference Programs: There are several special tariff preference programs that provide duty-free treatment for imports of high-quality beef cuts, boneless, processed, frozen (HS code 02023002). These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia has a special rate for this product, which may differ from the general MFN duty rate.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain also has a special rate for this product, which may differ from the general MFN duty rate.
• NAFTA for Canada: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), imports of this product from Canada receive duty-free treatment.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile has a special rate for this product, which may differ from the general MFN duty rate.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel provides duty-free treatment for imports of this product.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan has a special rate for this product, which may differ from the general MFN duty rate.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco also has a special rate for this product, which may differ from the general MFN duty rate.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Under NAFTA, imports of this product from Mexico receive duty-free treatment.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman has a special rate for this product, which may differ from the general MFN duty rate.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from DR-CAFTA countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru has a special rate for this product, which may differ from the general MFN duty rate.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore provides duty-free treatment for imports of this product.

Importing US States: The following US states import high-quality beef cuts, boneless, processed, frozen (HS code 02023002):

• District of Columbia
• South Dakota
• Hawaii

Exporting US States: The following US states export high-quality beef cuts, boneless, processed, frozen (HS code 02023002):

• Colorado
• Hawaii
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Nebraska
• South Dakota
• Utah

HS code 02023002 represents a specific category of high-quality beef cuts that are boneless, processed, and frozen. Understanding the HS code and its associated information helps facilitate international trade and ensures accurate classification and taxation of imported and exported goods.