Potted Chicken Spread from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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