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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified purebred breeding stock
Purebred chickens for breeding purposes are classified separately from commercial meat birds under the 'purebred breeding' subheading.
If weighing over 185g at import
Weight threshold determines heading; chicks exceeding 185g fall into the 'weighing more than 185g' category for chickens.
If imported as part of a multi-species poultry set
Assorted live animals sold together may classify under other live animals if not purely chickens.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a VS 17-29 Import Health Certificate from USDA APHIS verifying disease-free status and flock health prior to shipment
• Ensure chicks are vaccinated against Newcastle disease and avian influenza; provide vaccination records to avoid quarantine
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