Fresh Force-Fed Duck Livers for Pâté from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide ethical farming certifications to meet US importer standards; ensure no bones/fat allowance per US notes on meat duties
• Common issue: incorrect temperature declaration—must be below 4°C for chilled
• Use bonded warehouses for quota timing