Frozen Duck Livers
Frozen livers from ducks, specifically Pekin ducks, prepared for culinary use such as foie gras production or general cooking. Classified under HTS 0207.45.00.20 as frozen livers of ducks, falling within Chapter 2 for poultry offal of heading 0105 birds. Excludes products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh or chilled duck livers shift to 0207.14.00, as freezing determines the specific subheading within frozen poultry offal.
If processed into guts or bladders unsuitable for food
Chapter notes exclude animal guts or stomachs from Chapter 2, directing to 0504 if not edible offal.
If cooked, stuffed, or otherwise prepared/preserved
Prepared or preserved duck liver moves out of fresh/frozen fresh meat headings to Chapter 16 for processed poultry products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates verifying the livers are from healthy ducks and fit for human consumption
• Comply with country-specific beef quotas indirectly affecting poultry imports via USTR regulations; declare origin accurately
• Include full container weight in dutiable calculations for frozen products as per US notes, avoiding under-declaration pitfalls
Related Products under HTS 0207.45.00.20
Frozen Pekin Duck Livers
Frozen livers sourced from Pekin breed ducks, commonly used in gourmet dishes and patés. This HTS 0207.45.00.20 covers frozen duck livers as edible offal from poultry of heading 0105, distinct from fresh or prepared forms.
Frozen Foie Gras Duck Livers
Force-fed frozen duck livers intended for foie gras, a delicacy, classified as frozen duck livers under 0207.45.00.20. Meets Chapter 2 criteria for edible poultry offal, provided fit for human consumption.
Frozen Mulard Duck Livers
Hybrid Mulard (Pekin-Muscovy cross) duck livers, frozen whole for export. Fits HTS 0207.45.00.20 as 'other frozen duck livers,' emphasizing edible poultry offal from heading 0105.
Frozen Whole Duck Livers Grade A
Premium Grade A frozen whole duck livers, untrimmed, for high-end restaurants. Directly under 0207.45.00.20 for frozen duck livers as poultry meat offal.
Bulk Frozen Duck Livers for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen duck livers destined for further processing into pâtés or sausages. HTS 0207.45.00.20 applies to these frozen edible offal items from ducks, not yet prepared.
Frozen Trimmed Duck Livers
Frozen duck livers lightly trimmed of excess fat, ready for culinary prep. Classed in HTS 0207.45.00.20 as other frozen duck livers, edible and from heading 0105 poultry.