Smoked Goose Liver Spread from Germany
Lightly smoked goose liver blended into a spreadable paste with herbs and fat, vacuum-packed for preservation. HTS 1602.20.20.00 covers this as prepared or preserved goose liver, excluding fresh or simply frozen forms.
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 smoking process validation to prove it's 'prepared' beyond mere preservation
• Use barcoded labels for customs scanning and inventory tracking
• Monitor for avian influenza restrictions on goose imports from origin countries