White Leghorn Layer Breeding Chickens from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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