Heritage Breed Day-Old Chicks (Rhode Island Red)

Day-old Rhode Island Red chicks weighing ≤185g, a heritage breed valued for both meat and eggs in sustainable farming. HTS 0105.11.00 covers these live young chickens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0105.99.00Same rate: 17.5%

If guinea fowl of same heritage type

Guineas classify separately from chickens despite similar use.

9508Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for fairground/roundabout use

Animals for amusement/roundabout purposes exclude from Chapter 01.

0106Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If other live animals not specified

Catch-all for live animals not fitting specific poultry or other categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document breed purity; heritage strains may require additional genetic certification

Use expedited air freight (<48 hours transit) to minimize stress on delicate hatchlings

Check CITES if importing rare heritage breeds that might have wildlife protections