Fresh Duck Foie Gras Livers

Premium fatty duck livers, fresh or chilled, specifically raised and force-fed for foie gras production. Classified under HTS 0207.43.00.00 as fatty livers of ducks, fresh or chilled, from poultry of heading 0105. These livers are prized for their high fat content and rich flavor in gourmet cuisine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0207.44.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If frozen instead of fresh or chilled

Frozen fatty duck livers shift to the frozen subheading within the same poultry offal category.

1602.32.00Higher: 41.4% vs 17.5%

If prepared or preserved, not fresh/chilled

Prepared or preserved duck livers, like canned foie gras, fall under Chapter 16 for processed meat products.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If from other poultry species not specified as ducks

Fatty livers from non-duck poultry (e.g., geese) would classify under other meat/offal provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming the livers are fresh/chilled and free from diseases; ensure compliance with USDA FSIS import regulations for poultry products

Verify country-specific quotas as per US notes on poultry imports

Include entire weight including any packaging in dutiable weight calculations

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Chilled Pekin Duck Fatty Livers

Fatty livers from Pekin ducks, chilled for preservation, used in high-end patés and terrines. Falls under HTS 0207.43.00.00 due to being specifically duck fatty livers in fresh or chilled state, excluding unfit products per chapter notes. Ideal for culinary applications requiring premium offal.

Fresh Moulard Duck Foie Gras

Fresh fatty livers from Moulard ducks, a hybrid breed favored for larger foie gras livers. HTS 0207.43.00.00 applies to these duck-specific fatty livers in fresh condition, part of edible poultry offal. Excludes non-edible products as per chapter exclusions.

Chilled Muscovy Duck Fatty Livers

Chilled fatty livers harvested from Muscovy ducks, known for their intense flavor in French cuisine. Precisely classified in HTS 0207.43.00.00 as fresh or chilled fatty duck livers from heading 0105 poultry. High fat content distinguishes them from regular livers.

Fresh Force-Fed Duck Livers for Pâté

Force-fed duck livers supplied fresh for immediate pâté production, with elevated fat marbling. HTS 0207.43.00.00 covers these as duck fatty livers, fresh, ensuring they are edible poultry offal. Not covered by exclusions for unfit meats.

Chilled Grade A Duck Foie Gras Livers

Grade A chilled fatty duck livers selected for optimal size and fat content in foie gras. Classified under 0207.43.00.00 for duck fatty livers fresh or chilled, adhering to chapter scope for poultry offal. Premium quality for upscale restaurants.

Fresh Barbary Duck Fatty Livers

Fresh fatty livers from Barbary ducks, a breed used in specialty foie gras. HTS 0207.43.00.00 designates these as duck fatty livers fresh, part of edible poultry meat/offal. Excludes chapter note products like unfit meats.