Blue Slate Guinea Chicks
Live Blue Slate guinea fowl chicks weighing not more than 185 g, a variety of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) kept for pest control or as guard birds. They fall under tariff item 0105.15.90 as 'Other' live guinea fowls, not imported for breeding purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chicks are certified pure-bred breeding animals
Guinea fowl imported specifically for breeding with proper certification fall under the sibling item for breeding purposes.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure chicks are accompanied by a valid veterinary health certificate and import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• Declare the exact weight and quantity to CBSA to confirm classification under 0105.15.90
• Verify that the shipment meets Canada's animal welfare transport regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 0105.15.90
Buff Guinea Fowl Keets
Live Buff guinea fowl keets weighing not over 185 g, a color variety of guinea fowl used in sustainable agriculture for insect control. They are classified under tariff item 0105.15.90 as 'Other' live guinea fowls, excluding those for breeding.
Day-Old Guinea Fowl Chicks
Day-old guinea fowl chicks weighing not more than 185 g, imported for poultry farming or breeding purposes. They fall under tariff item 0105.15.90 as 'Other' live guinea fowls, provided they are not certified pure-bred breeding animals.
Lavender Guinea Fowl Keets Under 185g
Lavender guinea fowl keets weighing not more than 185 g, a color variety used for backyard farming and natural tick control. They are classified under tariff item 0105.15.90 as 'Other' live guinea fowls, not for breeding.
One-Week-Old Guinea Keets
One-week-old guinea fowl keets weighing approximately 100-150 g, used in organic farming or pest control. They fall under tariff item 0105.15.90 as 'Other' live guinea fowls under 185 g, not imported for breeding.
Pied Guinea Keets 100-180g
Pied (mottled) guinea fowl keets weighing 100-180 g, ideal for free-range pest control operations. They are classified under tariff item 0105.15.90 as 'Other' live guinea fowls, excluding breeding stock.
Royal Purple Guinea Fowl Chicks
Royal Purple guinea fowl chicks under 185 g, imported for specialty breeding programs. They fall under tariff item 0105.15.90 as 'Other' live guinea fowls, unless certified as pure-bred breeding animals.