White Leghorn Layer Breeding Chickens
Day-old White Leghorn chicks bred specifically as layer-type stock for commercial egg production. These purebred birds weigh under 185g and are imported to establish or replenish breeding flocks focused on high egg output. Classified under HTS 0105.11.00.10 as layer-type breeding chickens.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If meat-type (broiler) breeding stock
Broiler chickens bred for meat production fall under the separate subheading for meat-type stock.
If weighing over 185g
Chickens exceeding 185g weight are classified in the heavier weight category regardless of breeding purpose.
If imported solely for immediate slaughter
Poultry imported for immediate slaughter, not breeding, moves to Chapter 01 heading 0106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain VS 17-29 USDA import permit and health certificate from exporting country verifying disease-free status
• Provide proof of purebred breeding stock status; chicks must weigh ≤185g upon import
• Arrange quarantine at USDA-approved facility; common pitfall is incomplete avian influenza testing
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Hy-Line Silver Layer Chicks
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.
ISA Brown Hybrid Layer Breeding Chicks
ISA Brown hybrid day-old chicks designated as layer-type breeding stock for egg-laying operations. These birds are under 185g and selected for superior egg production genetics in commercial flocks. HTS 0105.11.00.10 applies to layer-type chicken breeding stock.
Lohmann Brown Layer Breeding Stock
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Shaver Star Layer Hybrid Chicks
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Babcock White Layer Breeding Chickens
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