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.

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.

1602.31.00Same rate: 23.9%

If primarily chicken livers

Prepared chicken livers have a dedicated subheading distinct from other poultry meat.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 23.9%

If containing significant fish alongside poultry

Mixed meat/fish preparations fall under fish-prepared headings in 1604.

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 23.9%

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