Frozen Beef Tails (Oxtail) – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group supplies frozen beef tails, traded as oxtail, to importers, wholesalers and distributors buying full 40ft reefer containers. The tails come from approved plants in the European Union and South America, including Argentina. Two presentations are offered: the whole tail, trimmed and folded in half, and the tail jointed in two parts that stay together. Each piece is individually wrapped (IWP) and packed in 10 kg cartons. The product ships at -18 °C. The plant identification mark is indicated on the health certificate.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Beef tail (oxtail), bone-in, whole trimmed or jointed in 2, individually wrapped |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | 850 g to 1,300 g per piece (whole trimmed tail); 7 to 11 pieces per 10 kg carton |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton, one piece per polyethylene bag (IWP) |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Origin | European Union and South America (including Argentina) |
| Approval | indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 12 to 24 months at -18 °C, depending on the origin and producer |
| Temperature | -18 °C |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Veterinary health certificate and certificate of origin for each shipment ; Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Three technical sheets (PDF), downloadable on this page: standard; trimmed, IWP (Argentina); jointed in 2 (Argentina) ; Eligible destinations confirmed in each offer ; Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record (mandatory for Cameroon, arranged by ATC) ; Halal certificate on request |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Halal and minimum order | Halal certificate on request, for the full container · One full container |
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What you are buying
- The item: the bone-in beef tail. It has 18 to 20 tail (coccygeal) vertebrae, surrounded by muscle.
- Whole tail, trimmed, IWP: fat is removed at the base and in the middle of the tail. The tip is cut off. The tail is washed in cold water, drained, folded in half, then wrapped on its own in a polyethylene bag. It weighs 850 g to 1,300 g, about 7 to 11 pieces per 10 kg carton.
- Tail jointed in 2, IWP: bone-in tail, excess fat trimmed, without bruises or perianal gland. It is jointed in two parts that stay together. Each piece has its own bag, in a 10 kg fixed-weight carton.
- IWP (individually wrapped): each piece is packed on its own in a bag.
- To be stated: the weight of the jointed tail and the container tonnage are given in each offer.
Specifications
| Whole, trimmed, IWP | Jointed in 2, IWP | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Frozen beef tail, whole, trimmed, folded in half | Frozen bone-in beef tail, jointed in 2 parts kept together |
| Species | Bovine (Bos taurus) | Bovine (Bos taurus) |
| Weight per piece | 850 g to 1,300 g | Stated in each offer |
| Origin | European Union and South America (including Argentina), approved plants | South America (Argentina), plant approved for export |
| Identification mark | Indicated on the health certificate | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Individual wrap | One piece per low-density polyethylene bag, 30 µm, food grade | One piece per polyethylene bag 20 × 40 cm, 35 µm, no inner label |
| Carton | 10 kg, about 7 to 11 pieces | 10 kg fixed weight, 270 × 520 × 110 mm, inner polyethylene sheet, strapped |
| Container | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer | About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below | Below -18 °C |
| Shelf life | 12 to 24 months at -18 °C, depending on the origin and producer (Argentina: 18 months) | 24 months |
| Microbiological criteria | Given in the technical sheet (PDF) | Stated in each offer |
| HS code | 0206 29 99 | 0206 29 99 |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Veterinary health certificate and certificate of origin for each shipment
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Three technical sheets (PDF), downloadable on this page: standard; trimmed, IWP (Argentina); jointed in 2 (Argentina)
- Eligible destinations confirmed in each offer
- Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas on request, with container temperature record (mandatory for Cameroon, arranged by ATC)
- Halal certificate on request
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft container. State the presentation (whole or jointed), the origin you want and the port. One container can combine tails with other frozen beef offal (tripe, liver, kidneys, hearts, feet), subject to loading compatibility and origin. We send a firm offer, valid for a few days. Payment is agreed for each contract. See also "How to buy".
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Markets served
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Frequently asked questions
What is oxtail?
It is the international trade name for beef tail. We supply frozen bone-in beef tails.
Which presentations do you offer?
The whole tail, trimmed and folded in half, or the tail jointed in two parts that stay together. Both are individually wrapped (IWP).
How much does one tail weigh?
The whole trimmed tail weighs 850 g to 1,300 g. For the jointed tail, the weight is stated in each offer.
How are the tails packed?
One piece per polyethylene bag, in a 10 kg carton: about 7 to 11 pieces for the whole tail, 10 kg fixed-weight carton for the jointed tail.
Where do your beef tails come from?
From approved plants in the European Union and South America, including Argentina. The identification mark is indicated on the health certificate.
What is the shelf life?
12 to 24 months at -18 °C, depending on the origin and producer: 18 months for the whole tail from Argentina, 24 months for the jointed tail. Do not refreeze once thawed.
How many tonnes fit in one container?
About 25–27 t net per 40ft reefer, confirmed in each offer. The minimum order is one full 40ft container.
What is the lead time?
10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer.