Terrine of Goose Liver
A molded block of cooked goose liver layered with fat and spices, sliced for serving, preserved in jars. This luxury item is precisely under HTS 1602.20.20.00 for preserved goose liver products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tuna-mixed, but irrelevant here
Chapter notes specify tuna, but illustrates species-specific shifts; not applicable.
If fresh or chilled whole livers
Fresh poultry livers are in Chapter 2, not prepared products.
If frozen uncooked
Frozen vegetables include some offal if misclassified, but uncooked frozen liver is Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide photos or samples if customs questions the liver purity
• Register for prior notice via FDA's system for perishable meat imports
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use, triggering different rules
Related Products under HTS 1602.20.20.00
Goose Liver Pate
A smooth spread made from cooked and pureed goose liver, seasoned with spices, onions, and sometimes cognac or wine. This product is classified under HTS 1602.20.20.00 as it is a prepared or preserved goose liver product, fitting the category for liver of goose.
Foie Gras de Oie
Whole or terrine-style preserved goose liver foie gras, fattened and cooked in its own fat with minimal seasonings. Classified under HTS 1602.20.20.00 specifically for prepared or preserved goose liver, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen forms.
Canned Goose Liver Mousse
A creamy mousse made from emulsified goose liver, cream, and seasonings, hermetically sealed in cans for long-term preservation. This falls under HTS 1602.20.20.00 as a prepared goose liver product ready for retail consumption.
Smoked Goose Liver Spread
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.
Goose Pate with Truffles
Premium goose liver pate infused with black truffles for enhanced flavor, sterilized in glass jars. Still classified under HTS 1602.20.20.00 as the base is prepared goose liver, with truffles as minor addition.
Preserved Goose Foie Gras Slices
Individually sliced and canned goose foie gras, ready-to-eat after minimal heating. HTS 1602.20.20.00 applies to this retail-ready preserved goose liver format.