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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily turkey livers (foie gras style)
Specific subheading for turkey livers takes precedence over 'other' turkey preparations.
If includes over 20% non-prep meat offal or blood
Subheading 1602.50 covers preparations with significant offal content, regardless of poultry type.
If dehydrated or powdered form
Dried meat preparations may shift to vegetables chapter if processed like soups or mixes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior FSIS approval for the foreign processing facility and submit import permit applications
• Label with full ingredient list, allergens, and 'keep refrigerated' warnings to meet FDA standards
• Avoid classifying as foie gras (1602.31.00.20) unless it meets specific duck/goose liver criteria
Related Products under HTS 1602.31.00.40
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.
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.