Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled

HS v2022 Code: 020743

About meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled

HS code 020743 covers the trade of fresh or chilled duck meat and edible offal, with a particular focus on duck fatty livers, also known as foie gras. This industry plays a significant role in the global food supply chain, catering to the growing demand for specialty poultry products. As a high-value commodity, duck liver production is an important contributor to the agricultural sector, with implications for international trade and culinary trends.

Production process

The production of duck meat and foie gras involves a multi-step process. Ducks are typically raised in specialized farms, where they are fed a carefully curated diet to promote the development of their livers. The ducks are then humanely slaughtered, and their livers are harvested and processed. Foie gras production, in particular, requires a technique known as gavage, where the ducks are force-fed to enlarge their livers. This process is closely regulated in many countries to ensure animal welfare standards are met.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the 020743 (Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled) industry include live ducks, specialized feed, processing equipment, and labor. Ducks are the primary raw material, and their breed, diet, and living conditions are crucial factors in determining the quality and characteristics of the final product. Additionally, the industry relies on processing facilities, packaging materials, and transportation infrastructure to bring these products to market.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 020743 (Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled) industry are fresh or chilled duck meat, duck offal, and foie gras. These products are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 160232 Meat, meat offal or blood; prepared or preserved, of ducks and the broader food service and retail sectors. The high-end nature of foie gras, in particular, makes it a sought-after ingredient in the culinary industry.

Revisions to 020743

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 020743. The most recent 1 version of this code (020743) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 020743.

Family tree for meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/02'>02: Meat and edible meat offal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0207'>0207: Meat and edible offal of poultry; of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. fowls of the species Gallus domesticus), fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020743'>020743: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020711'>020711: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020712'>020712: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020713'>020713: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020714'>020714: Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020724'>020724: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020725'>020725: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020726'>020726: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020727'>020727: Meat and edible offal; of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020741'>020741: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020742'>020742: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020744'>020744: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020745'>020745: Meat and edible offal; of ducks, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020751'>020751: Meat and edible offal; of geese, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020752'>020752: Meat and edible offal; of geese, not cut in pieces, frozen</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020753'>020753: Meat and edible offal; of geese, fatty livers (foie gras), fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020754'>020754: Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, fresh or chilled</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020755'>020755: Meat and edible offal; of geese, cuts and offal, excluding fatty livers, frozen</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/020760'>020760: Meat and edible offal; of guinea fowls, fresh, chilled or frozen</a>"]

    

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