Frozen Goose Foie Gras Livers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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