Frozen Goose Foie Gras Livers from Germany
Premium frozen goose livers force-fed for foie gras production, graded and cleaned but unprocessed. Classified precisely under HTS 0207.55.00.20 for frozen goose livers, as edible poultry offal not excluded by chapter notes on unfit products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS veterinary certificate confirming disease-free status; declare full container weight for specific duties
• Pitfall: mislabeling as 'pâté' leads to Chapter 16 reclassification; ensure 'frozen liver' description