Frozen Air-Chilled Whole Chicken
A whole chicken that has been air-chilled before freezing, presented uncut and frozen. The air-chilling method is a pre-freeze process that does not alter the product's classification as frozen poultry not cut in pieces.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chicken is a spent fowl (a mature hen no longer used for egg production).
Spent fowl are classified separately under the same subheading.
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
• Ensure the chicken is certified fit for human consumption and meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements
• Declare the product as frozen whole chicken, not cut in pieces, under the correct tariff item
• Keep records of the air-chilling process to support classification if questioned
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