Veal Liver Pate in Tin

Delicate pate from veal liver, herbs, and wine, preserved in metal tins. HTS 1602.20.40.00 covers this as prepared calf liver product under 'other' animal livers. Gourmet item for charcuterie boards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 20.7%

If for industrial use in pet food manufacturing

End-use determines shift from consumer food to Chapter 16 general prepared meats.

0406.90Lower: 18.5% vs 20.7%

If cheese-liver blend over 50% dairy

Dairy-dominant mixtures classify under Chapter 4 cheeses.

1604.20.50Higher: 42.5% vs 20.7%

If from caviar sturgeon livers

Aquatic invertebrate livers go to specific fish preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Age verification for veal (under 3 months) via slaughter records prevents misclassification as adult beef

BSE country restrictions apply—provide negative test certificates for EU/UK origins

Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as industrial to prevent retail duty hikes

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