0202.30.10.00 - High-quality beef cuts

This HTS code, 0202.30.10.00, specifically classifies boneless meat of bovine animals that is frozen and meets the criteria outlined in additional U.S. note 3 to Chapter 2. This note often refers to specific quality standards or intended uses for the beef. The "processed" designation indicates that the meat may have undergone some level of treatment beyond simple freezing, such as trimming to specific dimensions or packaging in a manner that distinguishes it from raw, unprocessed cuts.

It is important to differentiate this classification from its sibling category, 0202.30.30.00, which covers "other" boneless, frozen beef meeting the same additional U.S. note 3 criteria but not classified as "processed." This distinction typically hinges on whether the beef has undergone specific processing beyond basic freezing and adherence to the quality requirements of the additional U.S. note, making 0202.30.10.00 applicable to more refined or prepared forms of high-quality frozen beef.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0202.30.10.00. Therefore, the classification process for imported goods under this code relies on a careful examination of whether the frozen, boneless beef meets the precise definitions and requirements stipulated by both additional U.S. note 3 and the general understanding of "processed" within this chapter, ensuring accurate declaration for customs purposes.