US and Chile agree on 34 new beef cut names for export market Total approved cuts rise to 98The United States and Chile have expanded their list of approved American beef cut names, adding 34 new cuts effective July 15, 2026, bringing the total number of US beef cuts approved for the Chilean market to 98, according to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report. Chile defines beef cuts according to its own national standard, which cannot be modified. The 34 new additions include additional ribeye specifications under the Chilean cut Lomo Vetado, several short rib variations under Asado de Tira, and multiple top round sub-cuts under Posta Negra, among others. The US exported $59.7 million in beef to Chile in 2025, against total Chilean beef imports of $1.6 billion from all sources. The expanded list gives US exporters the opportunity to offer more specialised cuts to Chilean buyers.