Fresh Chilled Whole Goose
A whole goose, fresh or chilled, not frozen, excluding fatty livers, prepared for immediate processing or sale. Classified under HTS 0207.54.00.00 as 'other' meat and edible offal of geese that is fresh or chilled, per Chapter 2 poultry provisions.
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 frozen instead of chilled
Frozen goose meat falls under the frozen subheading in the same tariff line structure.
If cooked, prepared, or preserved
Prepared or preserved goose moves to Chapter 16 for processed poultry products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates confirming fresh/chilled status (not frozen) to avoid reclassification
• Declare entire carcass weight including bones and skin as dutiable per US notes; no allowances for normal components
• Monitor country-specific poultry import quotas via USTR; provide cooling chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims
Related Products under HTS 0207.54.00.00
Fresh Chilled Goose Tenderloins
Premium goose tenderloin strips, fresh/chilled. HTS 0207.54.00.00 other meat.
Fresh Chilled Skin-On Goose Thighs
Bone-in goose thighs with skin attached, fresh or chilled, valued for confit preparation. HTS 0207.54.00.00 as other fresh/chilled goose meat.
Fresh Chilled Goose Carcasses (Partial)
Partially eviscerated goose carcasses, fresh/chilled, for whole bird market. 'Other' under 0207.54.00.00.
Fresh Chilled Goose Breasts
Boneless or bone-in goose breast cuts, fresh or chilled below 0°C but not frozen, typically sold to restaurants or butchers. Falls under HTS 0207.54.00.00 as 'other' fresh/chilled goose meat, distinct from whole birds or livers.
Fresh Chilled Goose Legs and Thighs
Goose hindquarters including legs and thighs, fresh or chilled, often skin-on for gourmet cooking. HTS 0207.54.00.00 covers these as 'other' fresh/chilled goose parts excluded from liver-specific codes.
Fresh Chilled Goose Offal Mix (Heart, Gizzard)
Edible goose giblets including hearts and gizzards, fresh or chilled, cleaned for culinary use. HTS 0207.54.00.00 includes these as 'other' edible offal of geese, per chapter scope.