Frozen Duck Feet
Frozen duck feet, a delicacy in Asian cuisine, classified as other frozen duck meat HTS 0207.45.00.40. Edible poultry parts not covered by exclusions in chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically duck feet as offal
Some poultry feet classify under 0209 edible offal if not considered meat cuts.
If guts/bladders
Per chapter exclusion (c), non-edible guts go to heading 0504.
If cooked/pickled
Prepared duck feet like pickled versions enter Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests for Salmonella and Campylobacter as FSIS may require
• Use insulated reefer containers maintaining -18°C or below
• Avoid declaring as offal if marketed for direct consumption
Related Products under HTS 0207.45.00.40
Frozen Duck Gizzards
Frozen duck gizzards, muscular stomachs cleaned for eating, are other frozen duck meat under HTS 0207.45.00.40. Distinguish from excluded non-edible guts.
Frozen Duck Legs
Frozen duck legs, consisting of the lower limbs of ducks, are classified under HTS 0207.45.00.40 as other frozen duck meat excluding breasts and mechanically separated meat. This product is fresh or frozen poultry offal from ducks of heading 0105, not unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Frozen Whole Duck Carcasses
Frozen whole duck carcasses, plucked and eviscerated but otherwise intact, are 'other' frozen duck meat under HTS 0207.45.00.40. This covers poultry of heading 0105 not specifically breasts or mechanically separated, suitable for human consumption.
Frozen Duck Wings
Frozen duck wings, separated and packaged for food service, qualify as other frozen duck meat under HTS 0207.45.00.40. These are edible poultry parts from ducks, excluding breasts and mechanically deboned meat.
Frozen Duck Thighs
Frozen duck thighs with bone-in, ideal for roasting, are classified as other frozen duck meat in HTS 0207.45.00.40. This subheading captures miscellaneous frozen duck cuts from heading 0105 poultry.
Frozen Duck Necks
Frozen duck necks, often used in stocks or pet food (human-grade), fall under other frozen duck meat HTS 0207.45.00.40. Excludes products unfit per chapter notes.