Fresh Foie Gras Goose Liver
Premium fatty goose liver harvested from force-fed geese, fresh or chilled, used primarily for gourmet foie gras preparation. Classified under HTS 0207.53.00.00 as fatty livers of geese, fresh or chilled, from poultry of heading 0105. Excludes frozen livers which fall under a different subheading.
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 frozen
Frozen fatty livers of geese shift to the frozen subheading within the same poultry offal chapter.
If from ducks instead of geese
Fatty livers from ducks (also heading 0105 poultry) are classified separately under duck-specific subheadings.
If salted, dried, or smoked
Preserved or prepared fatty livers (not fresh/chilled) move to Chapter 2 heading for edible meat products unfit for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior USDA FSIS import permit and ensure product meets fresh/chilled temperature requirements under 7 CFR 381
• Provide health certificates verifying disease-free status from origin country; common pitfall is inadequate avian influenza testing
• Declare full weight including any packaging per US notes; no allowances for bones or fat trim
Related Products under HTS 0207.53.00.00
Chilled Force-Fed Goose Foie Gras Liver
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.
Premium Chilled Goose Foie Liver Lobe
Single lobe of premium chilled fatty goose liver from select breeds, ideal for slicing in fine dining. Precisely classified in 0207.53.00.00 as fresh or chilled fatty goose livers under poultry meat hierarchy.
Artisanal Fresh Fatty Goose Liver for Terrines
Hand-harvested fresh fatty goose livers from free-range geese, chilled for terrine and mousse making. HTS 0207.53.00.00 applies exclusively to goose fatty livers fresh or chilled, per Chapter 2 exclusions for unfit products.
Fresh Whole Fatty Goose Liver Pate Base
Intact fresh fatty goose livers supplied whole as a base ingredient for high-end pate and terrine production. HTS 0207.53.00.00 covers these as fresh fatty livers of geese, excluding products unfit for consumption or those in Chapter 15 fats.