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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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