Potted Chicken Rillettes
Potted chicken rillettes is a confited and shredded chicken meat preparation preserved in its own fat, packaged in glass jars. It falls under this tariff item as a prepared or preserved product of chicken (poultry of heading 01.05), and it is not a prepared meal or a liver-based product.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rillettes are packaged in a plastic tub or other non-can/jar container
Other chicken preparations not in cans or glass jars are classified under the residual sibling item.
If the product were made from chicken liver instead of meat
Liver preparations are classified under subheading 1602.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is in a glass jar to match the tariff item
• Provide a clear description that the product is made from chicken meat, not liver, to avoid misclassification
• Keep documentation of the preservation method (confit) to demonstrate it is a prepared product
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