Frozen Pork Liver
Frozen pork liver is the liver organ from swine, preserved by freezing to maintain freshness for culinary use. It falls under HTS 0206.49.00.00 as 'other' edible frozen offal of swine, excluding tongues, hearts, and livers specifically enumerated in prior subheadings. This classification covers fresh, chilled, or frozen edible offal suitable for human consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shipped fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh or chilled swine offal falls under a separate subheading in the same tariff line, changing the classification based on preservation method.
If rendered unfit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude offal unsuitable for human consumption, directing it to heading 0504 for guts, bladders, and stomachs of animals.
If salted, dried, or smoked
Preserved offal through salting, drying, or smoking moves out of heading 0206 (fresh/chilled/frozen) into prepared meat provisions of 0210.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates verifying the offal is from healthy swine and fit for human consumption
ā¢ Declare the entire weight including any packaging for specific duty rates; no allowances for bones or fat per US notes
ā¢ Monitor country-specific import quotas if applicable and avoid misclassification as fresh (0206.41) to prevent penalties
Related Products under HTS 0206.49.00.00
Frozen Pork Kidneys
Frozen pork kidneys are the kidney organs of swine, frozen for extended shelf life and used in dishes like pies or stir-fries. Classified under HTS 0206.49.00.00 as 'other' frozen edible offal of swine, not specifically listed in preceding subheadings like tongues or hearts.
Frozen Pork Spleen
Frozen pork spleen, also known as pork melt, is frozen for use in traditional cuisines like Southern fried spleen or blood sausage. It is 'other' frozen swine offal under HTS 0206.49.00.00, encompassing edible organs beyond the named categories.
Frozen Pork Lungs
Frozen pork lungs are the respiratory organs of swine, frozen whole or in pieces for export to markets using them in haggis or pet food. HTS 0206.49.00.00 covers this as residual 'other' frozen edible swine offal.
Frozen Pork Sweetbreads
Frozen pork sweetbreads consist of the thymus or pancreas glands of young swine, a delicacy frozen for gourmet chefs. As unenumerated glands, they classify under HTS 0206.49.00.00 'other' frozen swine offal.
Frozen Pork Mesentery
Frozen pork mesentery is the fatty membrane attaching intestines to the abdominal wall, trimmed and frozen for rendering or cooking. It fits HTS 0206.49.00.00 as miscellaneous edible frozen swine offal.
Frozen Pork Diaphragm
Frozen pork diaphragm, or skirt, is the muscle separating chest and abdomen, valued for sausages and sold frozen. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0206.49.00.00 for frozen swine offal.