Bulk Frozen Bovine Liver for Processing
Bulk frozen bovine livers intended for further food processing into pâtés or pet food, provided they are fit for human consumption. These livers are classified as edible offal of bovine animals, frozen, under this tariff item, and are excluded from Chapter 02 if unfit or unsuitable for human consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the livers are not frozen but chilled or fresh.
This tariff item covers other edible offal of bovine animals, fresh or chilled, while 0206.22.00 is specific to frozen livers.
If the livers are unfit for human consumption and intended for animal feed.
Products unfit for human consumption are excluded from Chapter 02 and may fall under Chapter 23 as residues and waste from the food industries.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the livers are certified fit for human consumption; otherwise, they are excluded from Chapter 02
• Provide a detailed product description and intended use (e.g
• further processing) to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the shipment meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for edible offal
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