HS Code for Chilled duck offal

Chilled duck offal is classified under HS code 0207.44 according to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System. This classification is determined by Chapter 2, which encompasses meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0207 specifically addresses meat and edible offal of poultry belonging to the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. Within this heading, the 0207.4x series is dedicated to ducks. Subheading 0207.44 is designated for cuts and offal of ducks that are fresh or chilled, excluding fatty livers (foie gras). The classification relies on the state of preservation—fresh or chilled—and the specific anatomical parts of the bird that are not the primary carcass cuts but are considered edible offal. Proper documentation must specify that the product has been maintained at a temperature above freezing to qualify as chilled rather than frozen.

Products Included

• Chilled duck hearts
• Chilled duck gizzards
• Chilled duck necks
• Chilled duck feet
• Chilled duck tongues
• Chilled duck wings (when classified as cuts/offal)
• Chilled duck livers (other than fatty livers)

Common Misclassification

A frequent error in classification involves confusing 0207.44 with 0207.43, which is reserved specifically for fatty livers (foie gras) of ducks. Additionally, if the offal is frozen rather than chilled, it must be classified under 0207.45. Importers also occasionally mistake these items for 0504.00, which covers guts, bladders, and stomachs of animals; however, edible poultry offal is specifically directed to heading 0207 by the Chapter 2 notes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for chilled duck offal?

The primary HS code for chilled duck offal, excluding fatty livers, is 0207.44.

Does this code include frozen duck hearts?

No, frozen duck hearts and other frozen duck offal are classified under HS code 0207.45.