Hy-Line Silver Layer Chicks from China

Hy-Line Silver breed day-old chicks for layer-type breeding programs in cage-free egg operations. These lightweight birds (≤185g) are purebred stock optimized for white egg production. Classified as 0105.11.00.10 layer-type chicken breeders.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Coordinate with USDA Area Veterinarian in Charge for pre-import facility inspection

Label shipments clearly as 'breeding stock - layer type' to expedite customs processing

Budget for 30-day quarantine costs; pitfall is underestimating holding facility fees