Cornish Cross Broiler Breeding Chickens from Japan
Purebred Cornish Cross day-old chicks weighing under 185g, specifically bred as breeding stock for meat-type broiler production. These fall under HTS 0105.11.0020 as broiler-type breeding chickens due to their genetic selection for rapid growth and high meat yield in commercial poultry farming.
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 USDA VS import permit and health certificate confirming disease-free status from country of origin
• Verify chicks weigh ≤185g at export and are identified as broiler breeding stock to avoid reclassification
• Comply with APHIS quarantine requirements; common pitfall is inadequate veterinary documentation leading to rejection