Day-Old Guinea Fowl Chicks
Newly hatched guinea fowl chicks weighing not more than 185 grams, typically imported for poultry farming or breeding purposes. These live birds fall under HTS 0105.15.00.00 as young guinea fowls in the specified weight category within the live poultry chapter. They are distinct from mature birds or other poultry species.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing more than 185g
Guinea fowls over 185g are classified under the 'other' weight category for live guinea fowl in the same heading.
If for breeding purposes and certified purebred
Purebred breeding poultry may qualify under Chapter 01 provisions for live animals of actual or imputed purebred breeding.
If articles assembled abroad with U.S. components
Special Chapter 98 provisions apply if guinea fowl are part of assembled articles using U.S.-origin components.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status from the exporting country; ensure compliance with USDA APHIS import permits for avian species
• Verify chicks weigh under 185g at entry to avoid reclassification; use climate-controlled transport to maintain live animal welfare
Related Products under HTS 0105.15.00.00
One-Week-Old Guinea Keets
Guinea fowl keets (chicks) at one week of age, weighing approximately 100-150 grams, used in organic farming or as pest control in agriculture. Classified under HTS 0105.15.00.00 due to their guinea fowl species and weight not exceeding 185 grams. Excludes fish or aquatic animals per Chapter 01 notes.
Two-Week-Old Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks
Pearl variety guinea fowl chicks at two weeks old, weighing under 185 grams, imported for farm rearing or exhibition. HTS 0105.15.00.00 applies specifically to live guinea fowls not exceeding this weight, as per the poultry hierarchy excluding other animals like fish.
Lavender Guinea Fowl Keets Under 185g
Lavender-colored guinea fowl keets weighing not more than 185 grams, sourced for backyard farming and natural tick control. This HTS 0105.15.00.00 classification targets young guinea fowls, aligning with Chapter 01 notes excluding microorganisms or aquatic species.
White Guinea Fowl Chicks for Farming
White variety day-old to young guinea fowl chicks under 185 grams, imported for commercial meat or egg production farms. Falls under HTS 0105.15.00.00 as live poultry guinea fowls in the light weight category, per official hierarchy.
Pied Guinea Keets 100-180g
Pied (mottled) guinea fowl keets weighing 100-180 grams, ideal for free-range pest control operations. HTS 0105.15.00.00 covers these young live guinea fowls, excluding Chapter 95 toys or Chapter 30 cultures.
Royal Purple Guinea Fowl Chicks
Royal purple feathered guinea fowl chicks under 185 grams, imported for specialty breeding programs. Precisely matches HTS 0105.15.00.00 for light-weight live guinea fowls in the poultry section of Chapter 01.