Chilled Force-Fed Goose Foie Gras Liver from Japan
Chilled fatty liver from geese specifically raised for foie gras production through force-feeding to enlarge the liver. Falls under HTS 0207.53.00.00 for fresh or chilled fatty livers of geese per Chapter 2 poultry offal provisions. Distinct from regular goose liver due to high fat content.
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
• Verify supplier complies with EU or origin force-feeding regulations if applicable; US importers need APHIS veterinary approval
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove 'chilled' status (not frozen below -0.5°C); misclassification risk high
• Label accurately as 'fatty liver' to avoid reclassification as other edible offal