U.S. exports of Fatty Livers of Geese or Ducks, Fresh or Chilled (SITC 01233) totaled $6K in July 2026, exported to 4 countries.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFoie gras — the fattened liver of force-fed geese or ducks — occupies its own dedicated trade subheading due to its distinct production method and premium market positioning. Fresh and chilled presentation is the commercially preferred form for high-end foodservice and specialty retail, but the extremely short shelf life makes import logistics demanding. Beyond federal FSIS inspection requirements, importers should be aware that several US states have enacted or attempted bans on foie gras sale, creating a patchwork of state-level admissibility considerations that affect distribution planning after federal clearance.
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Yes. Even after USDA FSIS clears a shipment at the federal level, certain states have enacted restrictions on the sale of foie gras produced by force-feeding. Importers and distributors must verify the current legal status in each destination state before committing to distribution channels.
The subheading specifically covers livers from birds that have been fattened by a special feeding process (gavage), resulting in the enlarged, high-fat-content organ marketed as foie gras. Standard duck or goose livers not produced by this method are classified under the broader poultry offal subheadings rather than here.
Basic heading 334 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 01233 · $6K of $11.7B
Exports · July 2026
destination
Cayman Islands and Bahamas together take 100% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026 · exports 3 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.