Frozen Guinea Fowl Livers
Frozen livers from guinea fowls (Numida meleagris), prepared for human consumption as a delicacy in gourmet cuisine. Classified under HTS 0207.60.60.20 as frozen livers of guinea fowls from heading 0105, excluding products unfit for consumption per chapter notes. These are whole or minimally processed livers, not mixed with other offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh/chilled guinea fowl livers shift to earlier subheading in the 'other' category for non-frozen poultry offal.
If merely dried, salted, or smoked, not further prepared
Dried or salted livers move to Chapter 21 for meat preserved by simple processes, excluding frozen items.
If rendered unfit for human consumption
Chapter note (c) excludes guts/bladders/stomachs, but unfit animal livers fall under 0504 as non-edible offal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates verifying fitness for human consumption, as unfit products are excluded by Chapter 2 note (a)
• Declare full container weight including packaging for specific duty rates; no deductions for bones or fat per US note
• Monitor poultry import quotas and ensure origin documentation, as guinea fowl may fall under general 'other countries' limits
Related Products under HTS 0207.60.60.20
Premium Frozen Whole Guinea Fowl Livers
Hand-trimmed, premium whole frozen guinea fowl livers for upscale culinary applications like terrines. Directly matches HTS 0207.60.60.20 as the specific subheading for frozen guinea fowl livers, part of edible poultry offal.
IQF Frozen Guinea Fowl Livers
Individually quick frozen (IQF) guinea fowl livers, ideal for retail sale and high-end restaurants. This product fits HTS 0207.60.60.20 precisely as frozen livers specifically from guinea fowls, distinct from other poultry like chickens or turkeys.
Bulk Frozen Guinea Fowl Livers for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen guinea fowl livers destined for further processing into pâtés or sausages in commercial facilities. HTS 0207.60.60.20 covers these as frozen 'other' guinea fowl offal specifically livers, fresh for industrial use but frozen state.
Frozen Guinea Fowl Livers in 5kg Blocks
Frozen guinea fowl livers packaged in 5kg blocks for foodservice distributors. This industrial format falls under HTS 0207.60.60.20 for frozen livers of guinea fowls, ensuring dutiable weight includes full block per US notes.