Tinned Goose Liver Pate

Smooth pate made from goose liver, cream, and spices, sealed in tins for shelf stability, classified in HTS 1602.90.91.80 as other prepared meat offal. Liver pates not qualifying as foie gras go here as miscellaneous preserved offal.

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.

0208.40.01.00Same rate: 23.9%

If fresh or chilled, uncooked

Fresh goose livers are other poultry livers under Chapter 2, lacking the preservation processing of Chapter 16.

1602.20.40.00Lower: 20.7% vs 23.9%

If specifically duck or goose foie gras

True foie gras from force-fed ducks/geese has dedicated subheadings with higher duties and quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA requires facility registration and prior notice; watch for import alerts on liver products due to antibiotic residues

Document fat content and preparation method to distinguish from raw liver under Chapter 2