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.

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.

0207.45.00.40Same rate: 17.5%

If from ducks other than Pekin (e.g., Muscovy)

HTS distinguishes Pekin (0207.45.00.20) from other duck livers (0207.45.00.40) based on poultry breed specificity.

0210Lower: 12.3% vs 17.5%

If unfit for human consumption due to defects

Chapter note (a) excludes meats unsuitable for human consumption, moving them to 0210 for scrap or unfit offal.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If dried or dehydrated rather than frozen

Dried duck livers fall under Chapter 7 vegetables/fruits if provisionally preserved by freezing or drying, but primarily meat stays in Chapter 2 unless processed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with precise species (Pekin duck) and processing details to match 0207 hierarchy and avoid misclassification

Monitor USTR regulations for any linked poultry import quotas or restrictions tied to Chapter 2 notes

Ensure cold chain integrity during transit to prevent thawing, which could reclassify as fresh under 0207.14