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Ross 308 Broiler Breeder Chicks from Japan

Ross 308 strain day-old chicks under 185g, imported as grandparent or parent stock for broiler meat production breeding programs. Classified under HTS 0105.11.0020 for their role in generating meat-type broiler offspring.

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

• Provide pedigree certificates proving broiler breeding lineage to justify classification over meat birds

• Ensure airline transport complies with IATA Live Animals Regulations for poultry chicks

• Avoid misdeclaration as table chicks; importers often face penalties for incorrect end-use documentation