Canned Chicken Gizzard Pâté
Canned chicken gizzard pâté is a smooth pâté made from ground chicken gizzards and fat, preserved in tins. It is classified under tariff item 1602.39.99 as 'Other' prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, as gizzards are edible offal from poultry of heading 01.05 and the product is not liver-specific or a prepared meal.
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 pâté is sold as part of a prepared meal
Prepared meals are classified separately from other poultry preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pâté does not contain liver as the predominant ingredient, as that would fall under a different subheading
• Ensure the product is shelf-stable and properly sealed for customs clearance
• Keep a detailed ingredient list to demonstrate the poultry offal content exceeds 20% by weight
Related Products under Tariff item 1602.39.99
Buffalo Chicken Wing Bites
Fully cooked, breaded chicken wing sections coated in buffalo sauce, ready for oven heating. This product is a prepared poultry meal from chickens of heading 01.05, classified under 1602.39.99 as other prepared poultry meat, given its sauced and bite-sized format.
Canned Chicken Breast in Water
Canned chicken breast meat packed in water, fully cooked and preserved for direct consumption or use in meal preparation. As a prepared or preserved poultry product derived from chickens of heading 01.05, it falls under tariff item 1602.39.99, which covers other prepared poultry meat not elsewhere specified.
Canned Chicken Corn Dog Filling
Prepared chicken emulsion used as filling for corn dogs, preserved in cans for industrial use. As a prepared poultry meat product from heading 01.05, it falls under 1602.39.99 as other prepared poultry meat, not elsewhere specified.
Canned Chicken Gizzards
Canned chicken gizzards are an edible poultry offal, cooked and preserved in broth or sauce. They are classified under tariff item 1602.39.99 as 'Other' prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, since gizzards are not specifically named elsewhere in heading 16.02.
Canned Chicken Hearts in Brine
Preserved chicken hearts packed in brine for extended shelf life. As a poultry offal preparation from heading 01.05, it is classified under 1602.39.99 as other prepared poultry meat or offal.
Canned Chicken Luncheon Meat
Fully cooked and preserved chicken luncheon meat packed in cans, made from ground chicken meat and seasonings. As a prepared poultry meat product from heading 01.05, it falls under 1602.39.99 as other prepared poultry meat.