Day-Old Guinea Fowl Chicks
Newly hatched guinea fowl chicks weighing not more than 185 g, imported specifically for breeding purposes. These live birds are covered by tariff item 0105.15.10 when they meet the certification criteria for pure-bred breeding animals under the Livestock Pedigree Act.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chicks are not certified for breeding
Chicks without breeding certification fall under the 'Other' tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure a pure-bred certificate from the Canadian National Livestock Records or an equivalent association prior to import
• Ensure the chicks are shipped in approved containers that meet CFIA animal welfare standards
• Provide the certificate and import permit to the CBSA officer at the border to claim the breeding classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0105.15.10
Blue Slate Guinea Chicks
Live blue slate variety guinea fowl chicks weighing not more than 185 g, imported for breeding purposes. These young birds are classified under tariff item 0105.15.10 as pure-bred or breeding stock, provided they meet the certification requirements of the Canadian National Livestock Records or a governing association under the Livestock Pedigree Act.
Buff Guinea Fowl Keets
Live buff-colored young guinea fowls weighing not over 185 g, imported for breeding programs. These keets are eligible for tariff item 0105.15.10 when accompanied by proper pedigree certification, as required by the supplementary note for pure-bred breeding animals.
Lavender Guinea Fowl Keets Under 185g
Live lavender-colored guinea fowl keets weighing not more than 185 g, imported for breeding purposes. These birds qualify for tariff item 0105.15.10 if they are certified as pure-bred breeding animals by a recognized pedigree association, as per the supplementary note.
One-Week-Old Guinea Keets
One-week-old guinea fowl keets weighing approximately 100-150 g, imported for breeding purposes. These young birds are eligible for tariff item 0105.15.10 when accompanied by certification as pure-bred breeding animals, as required by Canadian regulations.
Pied Guinea Keets 100-180g
Live pied (mottled) guinea fowl keets weighing 100-180 g, imported for breeding purposes. These birds are classified under tariff item 0105.15.10 if they are certified as pure-bred breeding animals, per the supplementary note for headings 01.01 to 01.04.
Royal Purple Guinea Fowl Chicks
Live royal purple feathered guinea fowl chicks under 185 g, imported for specialty breeding programs. These chicks qualify for tariff item 0105.15.10 when certified as pure-bred breeding animals, as required by the supplementary note.