HS Code for Goose meat
Goose meat, specifically fresh or chilled cuts and offal excluding fatty livers, is classified under HS code 0207.54. This classification falls under Chapter 2 of the Harmonized System, which covers meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0207 is dedicated to meat and edible offal of poultry of heading 0105 (which includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls), fresh, chilled, or frozen. The structure of heading 0207 is further divided by the type of bird and the state of the meat. The 50 series (0207.5x) specifically addresses meat from geese. Subheading 0207.54 is designated for cuts and offal that are fresh or chilled. A critical distinction in this classification is the exclusion of fatty livers (foie gras), which are classified separately due to their distinct market value and culinary application. The classification process requires verifying that the product has not been frozen, as frozen goose cuts would shift the classification to a different subheading. Furthermore, the meat must be edible offal or cuts rather than the whole bird to satisfy the requirements of 0207.54. Chilled meat is defined as meat that has been cooled to a temperature generally between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius without being frozen.
Products Included
- Fresh goose breasts
- Chilled goose legs and thighs
- Fresh goose wings
- Chilled goose hearts and gizzards
- Fresh goose necks
- Goose carcasses or halves, fresh or chilled
Common Misclassification
The most common misclassification occurs between fresh/chilled cuts (0207.54) and frozen cuts, which fall under 0207.55. Additionally, whole geese (not cut into pieces) are classified under 0207.51 if fresh or chilled. Another significant distinction is made for fatty livers (foie gras), which are classified under 0207.43 for ducks or 0207.53 for geese in some jurisdictions, though specifically, 0207.53 is for whole geese. It is vital to check the specific subheading for fatty livers, which is 0207.53 for fresh/chilled whole geese or 0207.43/0207.53 depending on the specific poultry type and state.
FAQ
What is the HS code for goose meat?
The HS code for fresh or chilled goose meat cuts and offal (excluding fatty livers) is 0207.54.
Is frozen goose meat classified under this code?
No, frozen goose meat cuts are classified under HS code 0207.55.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Goose meat?
The HS code for Goose meat is 020754 (Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled).
How do I classify Goose meat for customs?
Goose meat is classified under HS code 020754 — Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Goose meat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020754 for Goose meat is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.