Product classification
HS code for Liver pate: 1602.20
Meat preparations, of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations).
Classification of liver pate under HS 1602.20
Liver pate is classified under HS code 1602.20. This code resides in Chapter 16, which covers preparations of meat, fish, or crustaceans. The classification is determined by the fact that the product has undergone significant processing, such as cooking, grinding, and seasoning, which removes it from Chapter 2 (Edible meat and offal). Heading 1602 covers 'Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.' Subheading 1602.20 is specifically dedicated to preparations of the liver of any animal. To fall under this code, the preparation must contain more than 20% by weight of meat or offal. If the pate is finely ground but not 'homogenized' for retail sale as infant food or dietetic purposes, it remains in 1602.20. The classification applies regardless of whether the liver comes from poultry, swine, or bovine sources, provided it is the primary ingredient of the preparation.
- Covers
- Goose liver pate (Foie Gras)
- Chicken liver pate
- Pork liver spreads and pastes
- Prepared liver mousses
- Also under 1602.20
- Rougié Foie Gras
- Alexian Pâté
- Oscar Mayer Liverwurst (if primarily liver spread)
- Goya Canned Liver
Codes often confused with 1602.20
Common mistake. Liver pate is frequently misclassified under HS code 1602.10, which is for 'homogenized preparations.' However, 1602.10 is strictly reserved for products put up for retail sale as infant food or for dietetic purposes, in containers of a net weight not exceeding 250g. Another common error is using HS code 0206, which is for fresh, chilled, or frozen edible offal. Once the liver is cooked or seasoned into a pate, it must move to Chapter 16.
Top exporters and importers of HS 160220 (the code used for liver pate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 160220 (the code used for liver pate) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 15% 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 160220, not only liver pate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $96M 38% of world exports
- 2 France $48M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $19M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $35M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $28M 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $28M 12% of world imports
World total: $237M 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 liver pate
Brazil classifies liver pate under NCM 1602.20.00: HS 1602.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about liver pate
What is the HS code for Liver pate?
The HS code for Liver pate is 160220 (Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)). The HS code for prepared or preserved liver pate of any animal is 1602.20.
How do I classify Liver pate for customs?
Liver pate is classified under HS code 160220 — Meat preparations; of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to Foie Gras?
Yes, prepared or preserved Foie Gras (liver pate) is classified under HS code 1602.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of liver pate (HS 160220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 160220 (the code used for liver pate) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($96M, 38% of world exports), France ($48M) and China ($19M). World exports came to about $251M, 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 liver pate (HS 160220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 160220 (the code used for liver pate) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($35M, 15% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($28M) and the Netherlands ($28M). World imports came to about $237M, 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 Liver pate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 160220 for Liver pate 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 liver pate in Brazil?
In Brazil, liver pate (HS 160220) is classified under NCM 1602.20.00.