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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled whole duck carcasses use the corresponding fresh subheading instead of frozen.
If chicken instead of duck
Similar frozen whole chicken carcasses fall under chicken-specific headings in 0207.14.
If unfit for consumption
Per chapter note (a), duck meat unfit for human consumption moves to heading 0210.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide veterinary health certificates from exporting country confirming no diseases like avian influenza
• Label with full product description, processing date, and expiration; use airtight containers for specific weight rules
• Avoid misclassification as live birds (0105) by ensuring product is fully processed and frozen
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 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.
Frozen Duck Drumettes
Frozen duck drumettes, the meaty upper wing portion, are other frozen duck meat under HTS 0207.45.00.40. Suitable for appetizers, from ducks of heading 0105.