Heritage Breed Day-Old Chicks (Rhode Island Red) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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