Canned Chicken Breast in Water

Fully cooked and preserved chicken breast meat packed in water, ready for consumption or use in meals. This product falls under HTS 1602.39.00 as it is prepared or preserved poultry meat (from heading 0105 chickens or turkeys) that is not specifically tuna, not chicken liver or mechanically separated meat. It is shelf-stable and commonly used in salads or sandwiches.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

1602.32.00Higher: 41.4% vs 23.9%

If made from turkeys specifically

Preserved turkey meat has its own subheading separate from other poultry like chicken.

0210.99Lower: 12.3% vs 23.9%

If dried, salted, or smoked but not further prepared

Dried or smoked poultry without additional preservation moves to Chapter 2 as meat preparations.

2007.10.00Higher: 47% vs 23.9%

If pickled or in vinegar/acetic acid without other preservatives

Fruit/vegetable-compatible preserves in acetic acid fall under Chapter 20, not Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify poultry origin complies with USDA import regulations and provide slaughter/processing certificates to avoid holds

Label products clearly with country of origin, ingredients, and net weight to meet FDA food labeling standards

Watch for common pitfalls like misdeclaring as fresh meat (Chapter 02), which incurs different duties and inspections