Day-Old Guinea Fowl Chicks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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