0201.30.10.00 - High-quality beef cuts

This HTS subcategory, 0201.30.10.00, specifically covers high-quality, boneless beef cuts that are fresh or chilled, and which meet the stringent criteria outlined in Additional U.S. Note 3 to Chapter 2. These provisions often relate to specific cuts deemed suitable for particular markets or processing methods, emphasizing a higher standard of quality and specific preparation than general boneless beef. The classification is thus contingent upon both the physical characteristics of the beef and adherence to the detailed requirements stipulated in the aforementioned U.S. note.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 0201.30.30.00 ("Other"), lies in the explicit requirement to satisfy Additional U.S. Note 3. While both categories encompass boneless, fresh, or chilled beef, the "Other" category serves as a catch-all for boneless beef that does not meet the specific quality or entry provisions defined in that note. Therefore, proper classification requires careful review of the imported beef against the detailed stipulations of Additional U.S. Note 3 to ensure it qualifies for this more specific subcategory.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification at this level is definitive, provided the goods are boneless, fresh or chilled beef, and meet the precise criteria of Additional U.S. Note 3 to Chapter 2. Importers must ensure that all documentation and the product itself align with the definitions and requirements of this specific note to correctly classify their high-quality beef cuts.