HS code for beef jerky
HS code
1602.50
US tariff lines
6
US general duty
Free – 4.5%
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28
Prepared beef products such as jerky are 1602.50. Meat imports must also meet USDA rules, which bar many countries.
US tariff lines under 1602.50
| US HTS code | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1602.50.05 | Offal | 2.3% |
| 1602.50.07 | Other › Not containing cereals or vegetables › Cured or pickled › Corned beef in airtight containers2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| Free |
| 1602.50.08 | Other › Not containing cereals or vegetables › Cured or pickled › Other | 4.5% |
| 1602.50.21 | Other › Not containing cereals or vegetables › Other › In airtight containers2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 1.4% |
| 1602.50.60 | Other › Not containing cereals or vegetables › Other › Other | 1.8% |
| 1602.50.90 | Other › Other2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 2.5% |
Import duty on beef jerky by country
Import into the US
Free – 4.5%
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Import into the EU
Varies by line
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Extra duties may apply
The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.
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