Canned Duck Liver Spread from China
Creamy spread from duck liver, butter, and cognac, canned for long shelf life. Falls under HTS 1602.20.40.00 as 'other' preserved animal liver, valued in fine dining. Not classified as foie gras if not force-fed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from true foie gras via feeding method docs to avoid higher duties or quotas
• Test for heavy metals in liver; non-compliant batches face FDA detention
• Use tamper-evident packaging to meet retail import standards