Pork Liver Pâté in Glass Jars

Pork liver pâté is a smooth paste made from pork liver, fat, and seasonings, preserved in glass jars for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 1602.49.90.00 as 'other' prepared or preserved meat offal of swine, excluding specific types like sausages.

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.

1602.20.40.00Lower: 20.7% vs 23.9%

If of liver of any animal, specifically pork liver

Heading 1602.20 covers pork liver preparations separately from general offal.

1602.49Same rate: 23.9%

If shoulder cuts deriving from fresh hams

Certain shoulder-derived preparations have specific subheadings outside 'other'.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 23.9%

If dehydrated or frozen offal, not cooked/preserved

Unprepared or differently processed offal falls into Chapter 7 for vegetables/legumes, but unlikely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure pathogen testing for liver products to meet import safety standards

Declare exact offal content; mixtures under 50% meat may reclassify