1602.31.00 - Of turkeys

This HTS category, 1602.31.00, specifically encompasses prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, or blood derived exclusively from turkeys. This includes a wide range of products such as canned turkey, turkey roasts, turkey pieces, and ground turkey, provided they have undergone preparation or preservation processes. Such processes can include cooking, salting, drying, smoking, or inclusion in marinades or sauces, altering the product from its raw state.

This heading distinguishes itself from its siblings by its specific focus on turkeys. While 1602.32.00 covers similar preparations of chickens, and 1602.39.00 accounts for other types of poultry preparations, 1602.31.00 is reserved solely for products originating from turkeys. This precise differentiation is crucial for accurate tariff application based on the species of poultry involved.

The subcategories within 1602.31.00 further refine the classification based on the product's end use and form. The 1602.31.00.20 designation applies to prepared meals containing turkey, typically ready-to-eat or requiring minimal preparation, such as turkey dinners or turkey pot pies. Conversely, 1602.31.00.40 covers all other preparations of turkey not specifically classified as prepared meals, encompassing turkey meat that is not part of a complete meal but has been processed or preserved.