Product classification
HS code for Fresh duck cuts: 0207.44
Meat and edible offal, of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled.
Classification of fresh duck cuts under HS 0207.44
Fresh duck cuts and edible offal (excluding fatty livers) are classified under HS code 0207.44. Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0207 is specifically reserved for the meat and edible offal of poultry, which includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. Within this heading, the 0207.4x series is dedicated to ducks (Anas platyrhynchos). Subheading 0207.44 is the specific code for duck parts (cuts) and offal that are presented in a fresh or chilled state. This classification is determined by the physical form of the meat—being pieces rather than the whole bird—and the method of preservation. Chilled meat is defined as meat that has been cooled to a low temperature, generally around 0°C, to maintain freshness without freezing the tissue. This code includes popular cuts such as breasts (magret), legs, and wings, as well as internal organs like hearts and gizzards, provided they are not from the "fatty liver" category. Proper classification ensures correct duty application and adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations.
- Covers
- Fresh duck breast (boneless or bone-in)
- Chilled duck legs and thighs
- Fresh duck wings
- Edible duck offal (hearts, gizzards, necks)
- Fresh duck drumsticks
- Also under 0207.44
- Maple Leaf Farms Fresh Duck Breast
- Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Fresh Duck Legs
- Grimaud Farms Fresh Duck Wings
Codes often confused with 0207.44
Common mistake. Duck cuts are often misclassified under HS code 0207.41, which is strictly for whole ducks that are fresh or chilled. Another frequent error involves HS code 0207.43, which is specifically for fatty livers (foie gras); standard duck livers must be classified under 0207.44. If the duck cuts are frozen, they must be moved to HS code 0207.45. Furthermore, if the meat is seasoned, cooked, or otherwise prepared, it leaves Chapter 2 and is classified under 1602.39.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020744 (the code used for fresh duck cuts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020744 (the code used for fresh duck cuts) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 020744, not only fresh duck cuts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $64M 47% of world exports
- 2 Hungary $23M 17% of world exports
- 3 Bulgaria $15M 11% of world exports
World total: $137M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $35M 23% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $27M 18% of world imports
- 3 France $17M 11% of world imports
World total: $152M 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 fresh duck cuts
Brazil classifies fresh duck cuts under NCM 0207.44.00: HS 0207.44 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fresh duck cuts
What is the HS code for Fresh duck cuts?
The HS code for Fresh duck cuts is 020744 (Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled duck cuts and edible offal (excluding fatty livers) is 0207.44.
How do I classify Fresh duck cuts for customs?
Fresh duck cuts is classified under HS code 020744 — Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen duck breasts?
No, frozen duck breasts are classified under HS code 0207.45, as 0207.44 is limited to fresh or chilled products.
Which countries are the top exporters of fresh duck cuts (HS 020744)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020744 (the code used for fresh duck cuts) in UN Comtrade data were France ($64M, 47% of world exports), Hungary ($23M) and Bulgaria ($15M). World exports came to about $137M, 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 fresh duck cuts (HS 020744)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020744 (the code used for fresh duck cuts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($35M, 23% of world imports), Belgium ($27M) and France ($17M). World imports came to about $152M, 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 Fresh duck cuts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020744 for Fresh duck cuts 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 fresh duck cuts in Brazil?
In Brazil, fresh duck cuts (HS 020744) is classified under NCM 0207.44.00.