Bulk Frozen Turkey Livers for Pet Food from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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