Day-Old Barred Plymouth Rock Chicks
Newly hatched Barred Plymouth Rock chicks weighing not more than 185g, used for dual-purpose meat and egg farming. This 'other' chicken category under HTS 0105.11.00.40 excludes purebred breeders. Popular for heritage breed enthusiasts and homesteaders.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pedigreed for show breeding
Purebred breeding animals require specific certification, moving them out of 'other'.
If post-hatch growth exceeding 185g
CBP weighs at entry; heavier birds go to the over-185g chicken heading.
If U.S. chicks for temporary foreign exhibition
Returning U.S. animals after abroad use may qualify for special chapter 98 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify supplier's Pullorum-Typhoid clean status; include test results in shipment paperwork
• Document exact hatch date and breed purity to prevent reclassification during CBP exam
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Day-Old Freedom Ranger Chicks
Lightweight (under 185g) day-old Freedom Ranger hybrid chicks for pasture-raised meat production. HTS 0105.11.00.40 applies to these 'other' non-purebred chickens suited for slower-growing broiler systems. Commonly imported by small-scale organic farms.
Day-Old Cornish Cross Broiler Chicks
These are newly hatched Cornish Cross hybrid chicks weighing under 185 grams, bred specifically for meat production in broiler operations. They fall under HTS 0105.11.00.40 as live chickens not exceeding 185g and classified as 'other' beyond breeding stock. This lightweight category covers starter chicks imported for commercial poultry farming.
Day-Old Rhode Island Red Layer Chicks
Freshly hatched Rhode Island Red chicks under 185g, selected for egg-laying production in commercial layer operations. Classified under HTS 0105.11.00.40 as 'other' live chickens not over 185g, distinct from breeding purebreds. Ideal for starting pullet flocks in egg farms.
Day-Old Leghorn White Layer Chicks
Ultra-light day-old White Leghorn chicks under 185g, optimized for high-volume egg production. HTS 0105.11.00.40 covers these as 'other' commercial chickens. Essential for large-scale layer houses.