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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽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.

1602.50Lower: 12.5% vs 23.9%

If containing beef or pork alongside chicken

Multi-species meat preparations fall under 'of bovine animals, swine' or mixtures.

2001.90Higher: 24% vs 23.9%

If vegetables form the primary component

Sauce-heavy products may classify as vegetables if meat is subsidiary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure sauce acidity levels meet low-acid canned food standards

• Document heat processing parameters for CBP/FDA audits

• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments

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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.

Pouched Chicken Breast in Water

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Canned Chicken Spread with Crackers

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Retort-Pouched Spicy Chicken Curry

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Canned Chicken Gizzard Pâté

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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.