Product classification
HS code for Duck fatty liver: 0207.43
Meat and edible offal, of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled.
Classification of duck fatty liver under HS 0207.43
Duck fatty liver, commonly known as foie gras, is classified under HS code 0207.43 when it is presented in a fresh or chilled state. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0207 specifically addresses meat and edible offal of poultry, and the sub-heading 0207.43 is dedicated to the fatty livers of ducks. To qualify for this code, the liver must meet specific biological criteria resulting from specialized feeding, and it must not have been cooked or seasoned. The classification is highly sensitive to the preservation method; fresh or chilled livers are distinct from frozen ones in the Harmonized System. Furthermore, if the liver is processed into a terrine, pâté, or otherwise prepared beyond simple chilling, it is excluded from Chapter 2 and must be classified under Chapter 16. This distinction is crucial for international trade, as foie gras is subject to specific luxury taxes and strict agricultural quotas in many jurisdictions. The product must be identifiable as a raw organ to remain within this heading.
- Covers
- Fresh duck foie gras
- Chilled fatty duck livers
- Whole fatty duck livers (fresh)
- Lobe of duck fatty liver (chilled)
- Also under 0207.43
- Hudson Valley Foie Gras Fresh
- Rougié Fresh Foie Gras
- D'Artagnan Fresh Foie Gras
Codes often confused with 0207.43
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 0207.44, which is specifically for frozen fatty duck livers. Additionally, prepared foie gras products like pâtés are often incorrectly placed here instead of HS code 1602.20, which covers prepared or preserved liver of any animal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020743 (the code used for duck fatty liver), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020743 (the code used for duck fatty liver) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 020743, not only duck fatty liver.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $9.7M 40% of world exports
- 2 Hungary $6.4M 26% of world exports
- 3 Bulgaria $3.9M 16% of world exports
World total: $24M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $6.9M 28% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $3.3M 13% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $3.2M 13% of world imports
World total: $25M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for duck fatty liver
Brazil classifies duck fatty liver under NCM 0207.43.00: HS 0207.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about duck fatty liver
What is the HS code for Duck fatty liver?
The HS code for Duck fatty liver is 020743 (Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled duck fatty liver (foie gras) is 0207.43. Frozen versions are classified under 0207.44.
How do I classify Duck fatty liver for customs?
Duck fatty liver is classified under HS code 020743 — Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is there a weight requirement for this classification?
Yes, for customs purposes, duck fatty livers must generally weigh at least 300 grams net to be commercially recognized as foie gras under this specific heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of duck fatty liver (HS 020743)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020743 (the code used for duck fatty liver) in UN Comtrade data were France ($9.7M, 40% of world exports), Hungary ($6.4M) and Bulgaria ($3.9M). World exports came to about $24M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of duck fatty liver (HS 020743)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020743 (the code used for duck fatty liver) in UN Comtrade data were France ($6.9M, 28% of world imports), Belgium ($3.3M) and Switzerland ($3.2M). World imports came to about $25M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Duck fatty liver the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020743 for Duck fatty liver is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for duck fatty liver in Brazil?
In Brazil, duck fatty liver (HS 020743) is classified under NCM 0207.43.00.