Canned Chicken and Rice Meal
Complete meal of tender chicken pieces, long-grain rice, carrots, and broth in a sealed tin can. Falls under HTS 1602.39.0015 for prepared poultry meals in airtight containers, ready for consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rice is primary and chicken secondary
Rice preparations shift to Chapter 10 if grains predominate over meat.
If fish is added making it a mixed seafood-poultry product
Prepared fish mixtures fall under heading 1604.
If for dehydrated versions
Dried leguminous vegetables with poultry go to Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm rice content doesn't exceed 50% to avoid reclassification from meat product
• Retort pouch equivalents may qualify if hermetically sealed, but declare packaging type
• Monitor for country-specific quotas on poultry imports
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