HS Code Subheading

Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled

0207.44 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 020744

This category covers fresh or chilled duck cuts and edible offal, excluding the highly specific fatty livers (foie gras). These products are widely traded for their culinary versatility, catering to both retail consumers and the food service industry. The 'fresh or chilled' status means they have a shorter shelf life, demanding efficient and rapid cold chain logistics to preserve quality and safety. Exporters typically include countries with robust duck farming and processing sectors, such as France and China, while importers are often nations seeking to diversify their poultry offerings or meet specific consumer demands for fresh duck parts. This trade is driven by consumer preference for fresh meat and the convenience of pre-portioned cuts, requiring strict adherence to international food safety and hygiene standards.

Products Under This Code

Fresh duck breast, chilled duck legs, fresh duck wings, chilled duck hearts, fresh duck gizzards, chilled duck necks, fresh duck fat

Real World Examples

Maple Leaf Farms Fresh Duck Breast, Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Fresh Duck Legs, Grimaud Farms Fresh Duck Wings

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 020745 (frozen cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers) due to similar product types, but the key difference is 'fresh or chilled' versus 'frozen'.

Products Classified Under 0207.44

Fresh duck cutsChilled duck offal

Related Codes

0207.11 Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled 0207.12 Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen 0207.13 Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled 0207.14 Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen 0207.24 Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled 0207.25 Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, frozen 0207.26 Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled 0207.27 Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen 0207.41 Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled 0207.42 Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, frozen

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

France and China are major producers, with significant trade occurring within Europe and Asia for these fresh/chilled duck parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 020744?

HS code 020744 covers: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled. This category covers fresh or chilled duck cuts and edible offal, excluding the highly specific fatty livers (foie gras). These products are widely traded for their culinary versatility, catering to both retail consumers and the food service industry. The 'fresh or chilled' status means they have a shorter shelf life, demanding efficient and rapid cold chain logistics to preserve quality and safety. Exporters typically include countries with robust duck farming and processing sectors, such as France and China, while importers are often nations seeking to diversify their poultry offerings or meet specific consumer demands for fresh duck parts. This trade is driven by consumer preference for fresh meat and the convenience of pre-portioned cuts, requiring strict adherence to international food safety and hygiene standards.

What products fall under HS code 020744?

Fresh duck breast, chilled duck legs, fresh duck wings, chilled duck hearts, fresh duck gizzards, chilled duck necks, fresh duck fat

What are common misclassifications for HS code 020744?

Can be confused with 020745 (frozen cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers) due to similar product types, but the key difference is 'fresh or chilled' versus 'frozen'.

How is HS code 020744 structured?

HS code 020744 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (02) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (44) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.