Day-Old Broiler Chicks from Mexico
Newly hatched chickens weighing not more than 185g, specifically bred for meat production (broilers). They fall under HTS 0105.11.00 as live chickens under the weight threshold for poultry importation.
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 APHIS veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status and proper vaccination
• Ensure chicks are packed in climate-controlled shipping boxes with adequate ventilation to prevent mortality
• Verify state import quarantine rules as some US states restrict avian influenza high-risk regions