Heritage Breed Day-Old Chicks (Rhode Island Red) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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