White Leghorn Pullets from China
Young female chickens (pullets) of Leghorn breed weighing not more than 185g, used for commercial egg laying operations. Falls under HTS 0105.11.00 as lightweight live chickens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• All birds must test negative for Salmonella Pullorum-Typhoid per NPIP standards
• Ship in groups of 1,000+ per box for optimal temperature regulation during transit
• Commercial invoices must detail age, weight, breed, and flock vaccination history