Canned Turkey Lunch Meat
Fully cooked and sliced turkey breast preserved in cans with brine or broth, ready for sandwiches or salads. This product falls under HTS 1602.31.00.40 as 'other' prepared or preserved turkey meat from heading 0105, distinct from turkey livers. It is processed poultry meat not fitting specific subheadings like livers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from chickens instead of turkeys
Chapter notes specify poultry by species; chicken preparations fall under separate subheading for chicken meat.
If salt-dried, cured, or smoked without full cooking
Uncooked or semi-preserved meats are classified in heading 0210, not as 'prepared or preserved' in 1602.
If packed in vinegar, oil, or brine primarily for preservation like pickles
Fruit/vegetable chapter 20 covers certain preserved meats in those media, shifting from meat chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify poultry origin and ensure compliance with USDA FSIS import requirements, including slaughter establishment approvals
• Include accurate ingredient labeling and net weight declarations to avoid customs delays
• Beware of misclassification as fresh turkey (0207) which incurs different duties and inspections
Related Products under HTS 1602.31.00.40
Potted Turkey Pate
Smooth turkey pate made from ground turkey meat and offal, preserved in jars or tins with spices and fat. Classified under HTS 1602.31.00.40 as 'other' prepared turkey products, excluding specific items like livers. It is a fully prepared spreadable meat product from turkeys.
Turkey Rillettes in Tins
Slow-cooked turkey rillettes shredded and preserved in fat within metal tins, a French-style delicacy. HTS 1602.31.00.40 covers this as 'other' prepared turkey, excluding livers, from heading 0105 birds.
Canned Turkey Hearts (Other Offal)
Turkey hearts preserved in cans with salt and spices, not classified as livers. Falls under HTS 1602.31.00.40 'other' turkey preparations from heading 0105 poultry.
Turkey Gizzards in Brine Pouches
Cleaned turkey gizzards preserved in flexible pouches with brine for ethnic cuisines. HTS 1602.31.00.40 as 'other' preserved turkey offal/meat.
Spiced Turkey Flakes in Cans
Flaked turkey meat spiced and canned for salads or toppings. Under 1602.31.00.40 as other turkey prep.
Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Pre-cooked turkey meatballs in light tomato sauce cans. 1602.31.00.40 for turkey base.