Boneless bovine meat, frozen from India
India exported $4.61 billion of boneless bovine meat, frozen (HS 0202.30) in FY2025-26, up 26% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 4% to 26.4% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 11.5% to 33.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 4%China 11.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $4.61BUp 25.6% on last year
- HS code
- 0202.30Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 7 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0202.30.02.00 | Processed: High-quality beef cuts | 4% | 4% | 11.5% |
| 0202.30.04.00 | Processed: Other | 10% | 10% | 17.5% |
| 0202.30.06.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions: Other | 4.4¢/kg | – | – |
| 0202.30.10.00 | Processed: High-quality beef cuts | 4% | 4% | 11.5% |
| 0202.30.30.00 | Processed: Other | 10% | 10% | 17.5% |
| 0202.30.50 | Described in additional U.S. note 3 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions: Other | 4.4¢/kg | – | – |
| 0202.30.80 | Boneless: Other | 26.4% | 26.4% | 33.9% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of boneless bovine meat, frozen
India's exports to all countries under HS 0202.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0202.30 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- India's export policy
- Export is restricted. 02023000: Prohibited.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on boneless bovine meat, frozen from India?
4% to 26.4% on the 7 US tariff lines under HS 0202.30, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 11.5% to 33.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for boneless bovine meat, frozen?
0202.30, under heading 0202 (Meat of bovine animals, frozen). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export boneless bovine meat, frozen?
Yes. India exported $4.61 billion under HS 0202.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.