Cornish Cross Broiler Breeding Chickens from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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