HS Code for Foie gras

Foie gras from geese is classified under HS code 0207.53. This is found in Chapter 2, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0207 is dedicated to poultry meat and offal. Subheading 0207.53 is a specific category for the fatty livers of geese in a fresh or chilled state. To qualify, the liver must meet technical definitions of 'fatty liver,' typically involving a specific weight and fat content resulting from specialized feeding. The 'fresh or chilled' designation means the product is kept just above freezing. If the liver were frozen, it would move to 0207.54. It is critical to distinguish this raw product from prepared foie gras products like pâtés, which are classified under Heading 1602. This precise classification helps in applying specific luxury tariffs and monitoring trade for health and animal welfare regulations.

Products Included

• Fresh goose fatty liver
• Chilled goose foie gras
• Whole goose fatty livers
• Chilled goose liver lobes

Common Misclassification

The most common error is confusing goose foie gras (0207.53) with duck foie gras, which is classified under 0207.43. Another error is using 1602.20, which is for prepared or preserved liver products (pâtés). Frozen goose fatty livers must be classified under 0207.54, not 0207.53.

FAQ

What is the HS code for goose foie gras?

The HS code for fresh or chilled goose fatty liver (foie gras) is 0207.53.

Is duck foie gras under the same code?

No, duck foie gras is classified under HS code 0207.43 for fresh/chilled or 0207.44 for frozen, as the species of poultry is a primary classifier.