Breeder Chickens (Live) from Japan
Live adult chickens imported as breeding stock for poultry farms to produce future generations. HTS 0105.94.00.00 covers these as 'other' live chickens, provided they are not day-old chicks or specifically for hatcheries.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit detailed pedigree and genetic line info with VS 17-29 certificate for approval
• Pre-clear with state veterinarians for destination farm quarantine sites
• Avoid misdeclaring as broilers; CBP audits breeding intent via end-use statements