Bulk Frozen Turkey Livers for Pet Food
Bulk-packed frozen turkey livers intended for pet food manufacturing, classified under HTS 0207.27.00.20 as frozen offal from turkeys of heading 0105. These are wholesome but often diverted from human food channels. Dutiable weight includes container contents if airtight.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If salted, dried, or smoked
Salting, drying, or smoking processes classify salted/dried poultry offal under 0210, distinct from simply frozen meat.
If for retail sale as complete dog/cat food
When mixed with other ingredients and sold as prepared pet food, it falls under Chapter 23 animal feed preparations.
If from swine rather than poultry
Swine fat/offal including livers are under 0209, separated by animal type from poultry in Chapter 2 structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-use statement specifying pet food to facilitate faster clearance, though still subject to full meat duties
• Ensure no bone fragments exceed allowable levels to avoid inspection holds
• Comply with FDA pet food regs alongside USDA import protocols for dual oversight
Related Products under HTS 0207.27.00.20
Frozen Turkey Livers
Frozen livers from turkeys, sourced from heading 0105 poultry, are classified under HTS 0207.27.00.20 as frozen cuts and offal of turkeys. These are typically used in pet food production, pâtés, or as ingredients in processed foods. The product must be entirely frozen and not unfit for human consumption to qualify.
IQF Frozen Turkey Livers
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) turkey livers maintain separate pieces post-freezing, classified as frozen poultry offal under HTS 0207.27.00.20. Ideal for foodservice or retail packaging without clumping. Meets criteria for heading 0105-derived turkey cuts in frozen state.
Frozen Turkey Livers in 10kg Blocks
Frozen turkey livers packaged in 10kg vacuum-sealed blocks for industrial use, precisely under HTS 0207.27.00.20 as frozen offal. Facilitates handling in food processing plants. Must derive from heading 0105 turkeys.
Frozen Whole Turkey Livers
Intact whole frozen livers from slaughtered turkeys, without trimming, under HTS 0207.27.00.20 for frozen poultry cuts and offal. Commonly exported in 25kg blocks for further processing. Excluded only if unfit per Chapter Note (a).