HS Code Subheading

Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)

1602.39 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 160239

This HS code serves as a residual category for prepared or preserved meat and offal from poultry species other than turkeys and domestic fowls (chickens), specifically excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This includes products derived from ducks, geese, guinea fowls, and other less common poultry types. Trade in these items often caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, or specific cultural and regional preferences. Importers might include specialty food retailers, high-end restaurants, or ethnic food distributors seeking unique poultry offerings. Exporters are typically countries with established farming and processing capabilities for these particular poultry species, often with a focus on traditional or artisanal preparation methods. Key considerations in this trade involve the unique culinary applications, the quality and provenance of the meat, and compliance with specific food safety and animal welfare standards relevant to these diverse poultry types.

Products Under This Code

Canned duck confit, Smoked goose breast, Prepared guinea fowl terrine, Duck sausages, Preserved quail meat, Goose rillettes

Real World Examples

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Confit, D'Artagnan Smoked Duck Breast, Specialty gourmet poultry products, Hudson Valley Foie Gras (duck/goose products, not just liver)

Common Misclassification

This is a residual category for poultry *other than* chicken (160232) and turkey (160231), and distinct from fresh poultry (0207) or liver preparations (160220).

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 1602.39

Canned duckPrepared goose meat

Related Codes

1602.10 Meat preparations; homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal blood or insects 1602.20 Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations) 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) 1602.41 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 China are significant exporters of prepared duck and goose products, with the US, Japan, and Germany being major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 160239?

HS code 160239 covers: Meat preparations; of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations). This HS code serves as a residual category for prepared or preserved meat and offal from poultry species other than turkeys and domestic fowls (chickens), specifically excluding liver and homogenised preparations. This includes products derived from ducks, geese, guinea fowls, and other less common poultry types. Trade in these items often caters to niche markets, gourmet cuisine, or specific cultural and regional preferences. Importers might include specialty food retailers, high-end restaurants, or ethnic food distributors seeking unique poultry offerings. Exporters are typically countries with established farming and processing capabilities for these particular poultry species, often with a focus on traditional or artisanal preparation methods. Key considerations in this trade involve the unique culinary applications, the quality and provenance of the meat, and compliance with specific food safety and animal welfare standards relevant to these diverse poultry types.

What products fall under HS code 160239?

Canned duck confit, Smoked goose breast, Prepared guinea fowl terrine, Duck sausages, Preserved quail meat, Goose rillettes

What are common misclassifications for HS code 160239?

This is a residual category for poultry *other than* chicken (160232) and turkey (160231), and distinct from fresh poultry (0207) or liver preparations (160220).

How is HS code 160239 structured?

HS code 160239 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.