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Beef Chuck, Clod, Top Blade

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · Updated
IMPS 114DBeef Chuck, Shoulder (Clod), Top Blade
625.98¢/lbChoice
Day over Day
-3.0%
Week over Week
+2.1%
6-month
+28.8%
Volume · latest day
28,062 lbs
Beef Chuck, Clod, Top Blade eased 3.0% in the latest USDA session. Up 2.1% week over week, 28.8% above where it was six months ago.

USDA Spec

IMPS 2020 §114D

In simple termsThe top blade, also called the flat iron after the inner shoulder tendon is removed by a butterfly cut. One of the most popular value steaks in the market. Sold to retail and casual-dining steak programs at chain restaurants and pubs. Main muscle: infraspinatus.

USDA spec

Derived from Item 114; consists of the M. infraspinatus, untrimmed.

Weight range
3-4+ lb
Key muscles
infraspinatus
Primal
Chuck
PSO 1: Internal connective tissue (shoulder tendon) may be exposed by a butterfly cut and removed. After removal of the shoulder tendon, this item is often referred to as the 'Flat Iron'. Purchaser may also request the item be separated into two pieces after removing the tendon.
Related IMPS114

Last 6 months

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Recent prints

DateChoice (¢/lb)Select (¢/lb)Ch/Se Spread
2026-06-26625.98¢/lb--
2026-06-25645.44¢/lb--
2026-06-24642.68¢/lb--
2026-06-23637.11¢/lb--
2026-06-22650.45¢/lb--
2026-06-19648.07¢/lb--
2026-06-18617.24¢/lb--
2026-06-17625.97¢/lb--
2026-06-16622.11¢/lb--
2026-06-15621.90¢/lb--
2026-06-12624.62¢/lb--
2026-06-11605.65¢/lb--
2026-06-10611.06¢/lb--
2026-06-09642.43¢/lb--
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.

Frequently asked

What is the current wholesale price of beef chuck, clod, top blade?

$6.26/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 2.1% week over week.

Where has chuck, clod, top blade traded recently?

Up 28.8% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.

How is beef chuck, clod, top blade priced?

Wholesale beef chuck, clod, top blade is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.

What is IMPS 114D?

IMPS 114D is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Chuck, Shoulder (Clod), Top Blade. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.

About this cut

The infraspinatus muscle from the top of the shoulder clod. When the central seam of connective tissue is removed it becomes the flat iron steak.

PrimalChuckIMPS114DAlso known asflat iron (when seamed), infraspinatus
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Prices reflect USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403), weighted-average wholesale FOB plant. Updated every business day after the afternoon report drop.