0201.20.02.00 - High-quality beef cuts

This HTS classification, 0201.20.02.00, specifically covers high-quality beef cuts that are fresh or chilled, are presented with the bone still in, and are further processed in a manner described and permitted by General Note 15 of the tariff schedule. The term "processed" in this context implies that the beef has undergone some degree of alteration beyond simple cutting, such as marination, tenderization, or specific surface treatments, which are outlined in the referenced general note. This category is intended for cuts that meet stringent quality standards and adhere to the specific procedural requirements stipulated by customs regulations.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0201.20.04.00 "Other." While both fall under "Other cuts with bone in," 0201.20.02.00 is reserved for those processed cuts that explicitly meet the criteria of General Note 15. Category 0201.20.04.00 would encompass other bone-in beef cuts that, while fresh or chilled, do not satisfy these specific processing or general note requirements. The defining factor for 0201.20.02.00 lies in the combination of high quality, processing under General Note 15, and the presence of bone.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories branching from 0201.20.02.00. Therefore, classification at this level is definitive. Importers must ensure that the beef cuts meet all stipulated quality parameters and that the processing aligns precisely with the provisions of General Note 15 to correctly utilize this classification. Documentation supporting the quality and processing methods will be essential for customs verification.