HS Code Subheading

Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)

1602.20 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 160220

This HS code covers prepared or preserved liver of any animal, specifically excluding homogenised preparations. This category includes a variety of gourmet and specialty items such as pâtés, liver spreads, and whole preserved livers, which are highly valued for their distinct flavor, rich texture, and nutritional profile. Trade in these products is significantly influenced by culinary traditions, the gourmet food market, and the demand for premium deli items. Importers often include countries with a strong culinary heritage, a sophisticated foodservice industry, or a market for high-end specialty foods. Exporters are typically nations with robust livestock industries and advanced food processing capabilities, particularly those renowned for their liver-based delicacies. Key aspects of this trade involve the quality and origin of the liver, the specific preparation and seasoning methods, and packaging designed to ensure extended shelf life and maintain product integrity.

Products Under This Code

Foie gras, Liver pâté, Chopped liver spread, Canned liver, Smoked liver sausage (if primarily liver)

Real World Examples

Rougié Foie Gras, Alexian Pâté, Oscar Mayer Liverwurst (if primarily liver spread), Goya Canned Liver

Common Misclassification

Should not be confused with fresh liver (0207, 0208) or homogenised liver preparations (160210), as this code specifically covers prepared or preserved, non-homogenised liver products.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Products Classified Under 1602.20

Liver pateLiver sausage

Related Codes

1602.10 Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects 1602.31 Meat preparations; of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 1602.32 Meat preparations; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus) 1602.39 Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 1602.41 Meat preparations; of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.42 Meat preparations; of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations) 1602.49 Meat preparations; of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602 1602.50 Meat preparations; of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations) 1602.90 Meat preparations; of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

France, Hungary, and Belgium are major producers and exporters of liver preparations, with the US, Japan, and Germany being top importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160220?

HS code 160220 covers: Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations). This HS code covers prepared or preserved liver of any animal, specifically excluding homogenised preparations. This category includes a variety of gourmet and specialty items such as pâtés, liver spreads, and whole preserved livers, which are highly valued for their distinct flavor, rich texture, and nutritional profile. Trade in these products is significantly influenced by culinary traditions, the gourmet food market, and the demand for premium deli items. Importers often include countries with a strong culinary heritage, a sophisticated foodservice industry, or a market for high-end specialty foods. Exporters are typically nations with robust livestock industries and advanced food processing capabilities, particularly those renowned for their liver-based delicacies. Key aspects of this trade involve the quality and origin of the liver, the specific preparation and seasoning methods, and packaging designed to ensure extended shelf life and maintain product integrity.

What products fall under HS code 160220?

Foie gras, Liver pâté, Chopped liver spread, Canned liver, Smoked liver sausage (if primarily liver)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 160220?

Should not be confused with fresh liver (0207, 0208) or homogenised liver preparations (160210), as this code specifically covers prepared or preserved, non-homogenised liver products.

How is HS code 160220 structured?

HS code 160220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (16) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.