Potted Chicken Spread

Pasteurized potted chicken meat spread made from ground chicken, seasonings, and gelatin, sold in jars. Falls under HTS 1602.32.00.40 as 'other' prepared chicken products of heading 0105 poultry. Distinct from pâtés if not liver-based.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+35.0%41.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1602.41.10Lower: 23.9% vs 41.4%

If made primarily from chicken livers

Liver-based pates and spreads are separately classified under prepared poultry liver subheading.

1602.90Lower: 16.4% vs 41.4%

If mixed with other meats like pork or beef

Prepared meat mixtures not solely poultry fall into the 'other prepared meat' category.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 41.4%

If dehydrated or freeze-dried without cooking

Dried leguminous vegetables mixed in would shift if predominant, but uncooked state moves to Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include nutritional facts panels and allergen declarations (e.g

soy in seasonings) as required by FDA for processed meats

Ensure commercial sterility testing documentation to clear CBP/FDA inspections for low-acid canned foods

Avoid reclassification errors by confirming it's not a mixture with over 50% other meats, which could go to 1602.90