Pekin Ducklings

Live Pekin ducklings weighing not more than 185 grams, typically 1-2 days old, imported for meat production or breeding purposes. These young ducks fall under HTS 0105.13.00.00 as live poultry of the duck kind under the specified weight threshold per chapter notes excluding fish and aquatic invertebrates.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

0105Same rate: 17.5%

If weighing more than 185g

Ducks over 185g shift to the 'weighing more than 185g' subheading within the same poultry category.

0106Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If imported for breeding and purebred

Purebred breeding ducks may qualify under live animals of heading 0106 for specialized breeding stock.

9802.00.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If articles assembled abroad from US components

Special chapter 98 provisions apply if ducks are part of US-assembled kits returned, per US notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA VS import permit and health certificate verifying disease-free status from origin country

Comply with avian influenza testing requirements; declare exact age and weight to avoid reclassification

Use APHIS-approved quarantine facilities if required; common pitfall is incomplete veterinary documentation