Potted Chicken Spread
A smooth paste made from cooked chicken meat blended with seasonings, preserved in jars for direct consumption on crackers or bread. Classified under HTS 1602.39.00 as 'other' prepared poultry meat, excluding liver or mechanical separation, due to its processed pate-like form from heading 0105 poultry.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily chicken livers
Prepared chicken livers have a dedicated subheading distinct from other poultry meat.
If containing significant fish alongside poultry
Mixed meat/fish preparations fall under fish-prepared headings in 1604.
If dehydrated poultry meat flakes for rehydration
Dehydrated legumes/veggies-like processed meats may classify under vegetables if marketed that way.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure full traceability documentation for poultry source to pass APHIS inspections at port
• Test for pathogens like Salmonella as required for low-acid canned foods under FDA low-acid canned food regs
• Avoid classifying as ready meals if packaged with non-meat ingredients, which could shift to 1602.90
Related Products under HTS 1602.39.00
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.
Spiced Preserved Chicken Hearts
Cooked chicken hearts seasoned with spices and preserved in oil or sauce for gourmet dishes. Classified in HTS 1602.39.00 as other prepared poultry offal/meat, from heading 0105 birds, excluding mechanical separation.
Canned Duck Pate
Smooth preserved pate made from duck meat, fat, and seasonings, canned for long shelf life. Falls under HTS 1602.39.00 as other prepared poultry of heading 0105 (ducks qualify), not liver-specific or tunas.
Preserved Turkey Hearts in Aspic
Turkey hearts cooked and set in gelatinous aspic, preserved for charcuterie boards. HTS 1602.39.00 covers this as other poultry meat/offal preparation from heading 0105 turkeys.
Canned Goose Breast
Fully cooked goose breast meat preserved in its own juices, for holiday meals. HTS 1602.39.00 as other poultry (geese from 0105) preparations.
Pheasant Terrine
Preserved terrine loaf from pheasant meat and spices, canned. HTS 1602.39.00 for other poultry of 0105.