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White Guinea Fowl Chicks for Farming from Japan

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.

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

• Ensure exporter provides AI avian influenza testing results; declare commercial vs. personal use on CBP Form 7501

• Common issue: Lack of pure breeding cert (now obsolete) – consult Customs