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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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