Pouched Chicken Breast in Water
Fully cooked, shredded chicken breast preserved in water and sealed in flexible pouches for shelf stability. Classified under HTS 1602.39.00.45 as other prepared poultry meat, distinct from duck, goose, or specific chicken products like livers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exclusively prepared chicken livers
Specific poultry parts like livers have dedicated subheadings, excluding them from the general 'other' category.
If packed in oil or vinegar without broth
If containing significant non-poultry meat
Mixed meat preparations fall under 'other prepared meat' outside poultry-specific subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure FSIS equivalence for processing facilities; non-equivalent countries face import bans
• Include lot traceability on packaging to facilitate recalls if contamination issues arise
• Test for pathogens like Salmonella as per FDA import alerts specific to poultry
Related Products under HTS 1602.39.00.45
Canned Chicken Luncheon Meat
Fully cooked and preserved chicken luncheon meat packed in cans, made from ground chicken meat and seasonings. It falls under HTS 1602.39.00.45 as 'other' prepared or preserved poultry meat (from heading 0105) that is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading, such as turkey preparations or specific cuts.
Canned Chicken Spread with Crackers
Preserved chicken meat spread mixed with condiments, canned alongside saltine crackers as a complete product. It qualifies for HTS 1602.39.00.45 as other prepared poultry meat, where the poultry component predominates despite the set inclusion.
Retort-Pouched Spicy Chicken Curry
Cooked chicken chunks in a shelf-stable spicy curry sauce, sterilized in retort pouches. Falls under HTS 1602.39.00.45 as other prepared or preserved poultry, not fitting specific subheadings for plain chicken or offal.
Canned Chicken Gizzard Pâté
Smooth pâté made from ground chicken gizzards and fat, preserved in tins. Classified in HTS 1602.39.00.45 as other poultry preparations, since gizzards are not separately provided for like livers.
Shelf-Stable Chicken Meatballs in BBQ Sauce
Pre-cooked chicken meatballs preserved in barbecue sauce within cans or pouches. HTS 1602.39.00.45 covers this as other prepared poultry meat products.
Canned Chicken Hearts in Brine
Preserved chicken hearts packed in brine for extended shelf life. As other poultry offal preparations, it fits HTS 1602.39.00.45.