0202.20.50.25 - Rib cuts 🖩

This classification pertains to frozen rib cuts of bovine animals that are imported or exported under specific provisions outlined in additional U.S. note 3 to Chapter 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. These cuts are characterized by their position in the rib cage, typically including the ribs themselves and the meat directly attached to them, and are imported with the bone in.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by the specific anatomical origin of the meat. For instance, while other sibling categories like "Chuck cuts" (0202.20.50.35) and "Loin cuts" (0202.20.50.45) refer to distinct primal cuts from different parts of the bovine carcass, this classification is exclusively for cuts originating from the rib section. The "Other" category at this level (0202.20.50.90) would encompass any remaining rib cuts not specifically enumerated elsewhere within this sub-subheading.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification, 0202.20.50.25 represents a terminal point for classification. Therefore, instead of introducing subcategories, it is crucial to understand that all eligible frozen rib cuts fitting the criteria of additional U.S. note 3 are classified here. Importers and exporters should ensure that the specific cuts being declared precisely match the anatomical definition of "rib cuts" and that all necessary documentation and compliance with additional U.S. note 3 are in order for accurate classification.