HS Code 160239

Prepared or Preserved Other Poultry

HS code 160239 is for prepared or preserved meat or offal of poultry excluding chickens and turkeys, covering ducks, geese, and guinea fowls, excluding livers.

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HS Code 160239 — Prepared or Preserved Other Poultry

Covers prepared or preserved meat from poultry other than turkey or domestic fowls (chicken). This includes ducks, geese, and guinea fowls. Common products are preserved duck breast or confit, excluding liver products which go elsewhere.

What's included

  • Duck confit
  • Prepared goose meat
  • Cooked guinea fowl
  • Preserved duck legs

What's excluded

  • Prepared duck liver → use 160220 (Livers are specifically classified under 160220 regardless of the bird species.)

Common examples

  • Canned duck confit
  • Smoked duck breast
  • Prepared goose leg in fat
  • Spiced guinea fowl fillets

Frequently asked questions

Can this include wild game birds?

No, this is specifically for poultry (domestic birds). Wild game birds are generally classified under 160290.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 15% - 25%
  • Documentation: Health certificates must specify the species of poultry.
  • Typical shipping mode: Reefer
  • Top exporters: France, Hungary, China, Thailand
  • Top importers: Hong Kong, Germany, Japan

Key takeaway

Used mainly for prepared duck and goose products like confit.

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