Poultry Breeding Trios
Poultry breeding trios are matched breeding trios (1 male, 2 females) of rare poultry varieties for genetic preservation. These are live poultry of various species, which are not fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys, or guinea fowls individually, and thus fall under the 'Other' category of heading 01.05. They are sold as units for breeding purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0101210000–0106900090).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0105).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the trios include turkeys within a quota allocation
This alternative applies to turkeys within access commitment, which may be relevant if the trios include turkeys.
If the trios include turkeys over access commitment
This alternative applies to turkeys over access commitment, which may be relevant if the trios include turkeys.
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 CFIA import permit and health certificate for each bird in the trio
• Ensure all birds are transported in suitable containers that meet animal welfare standards
• Declare the trios as live poultry for breeding purposes
Related Products under Tariff item 0105.99.90
Breeder Toulouse Geese
Breeder Toulouse geese are heavy breeding birds imported for foie gras and feather production. They are live poultry of the species Anser anser, which are not fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, turkeys, or guinea fowls, and therefore fall under the 'Other' category of heading 01.05. These geese are intended for propagation rather than immediate slaughter, aligning with the tariff item's scope for other live poultry.
Breeding Geese Pairs
Breeding geese pairs consist of mature Embden or Toulouse geese imported for flock expansion on goose farms. These live birds are not fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, turkeys, or guinea fowls, and thus fall under the 'Other' category of heading 01.05. They are suitable for propagation, which is consistent with the tariff item's coverage of other live poultry.
Day-Old Chicken Chicks
Day-old chicken chicks are layer chicks hatched for egg production farms. They are live fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, which are not ducks, geese, turkeys, or guinea fowls, and therefore fall under the 'Other' category of heading 01.05. These chicks are imported for commercial egg production, not for immediate slaughter.
Exhibition Silkie Chickens
Exhibition Silkie chickens are live Silkie bantam chickens imported for poultry shows and heritage breeding programs. They are fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, which are not ducks, geese, turkeys, or guinea fowls, and thus fall under the 'Other' category of heading 01.05. These ornamental chickens are not intended for meat production.
Heritage Breed Guinea Keets
Heritage breed guinea keets are young guinea fowl under 12 weeks old, imported for sustainable farm pest control. They are live guinea fowls, which are not fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, or turkeys, and therefore fall under the 'Other' category of heading 01.05. These keets are not for commercial meat production.
Live Guinea Fowl
Live guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) are imported for breeding, meat production, or exhibition purposes. They are live guinea fowls, which are not fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, or turkeys, and thus fall under the 'Other' category of heading 01.05. These birds are not specifically enumerated in other tariff items.