Commercial Turkey Poults (Hybrid) from Japan
Hybrid commercial turkey poults, weighing not more than 185 grams, designed for efficient meat production with fast growth rates. HTS 0105.12.00.00 covers these live turkeys in the poult stage due to their weight and species. Widely used in large-scale turkey farming.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure import permit from USDA prior to shipment; provide flock health history to avoid avian influenza holds
• Common pitfall: inadequate ventilation during transport leading to mortality claims