Pouched Chicken Breast in Water from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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