Broiler Chickens (Live)
Live broiler chickens raised primarily for meat production, weighing under 185g each upon import. Classified under HTS 0105.94.00.00 as live chickens (o/other), distinct from hatching eggs or table eggs. These young birds are imported for fattening in commercial operations.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing not over 185g and for hatching
Chickens weighing ≤185g specifically for hatchery use fall under grandparent/breeder stock subheading, not general 'other' chickens.
If dead but wholly feathered and eviscerated
Processed poultry carcasses shift from live animals (Chapter 1) to meat products in Chapter 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a VS 17-29 Import Health Certificate from the exporting country's veterinary authority, endorsed by APHIS-approved officials
• Arrange pre-import quarantine approval via USDA APHIS ePermits system to avoid delays at ports
• Verify birds are free of Newcastle disease and avian influenza via pre-export testing; common pitfall is incomplete health documentation
Related Products under HTS 0105.94.00.00
Layer Hens (Live Pullets)
Live young female chickens (pullets) imported for egg production in commercial layer operations. Falls under HTS 0105.94.00.00 as live chickens of the 'other' category, excluding those for immediate slaughter or hatching.
Breeder Chickens (Live)
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.
Live Show Chickens
Live chickens of fancy breeds imported for poultry shows, exhibitions, or hobby farms. Classified under HTS 0105.94.00.00 as other live chickens, excluding those for meat or egg production.
Organic Broiler Chickens (Live)
Live broiler chickens certified organic under exporting country standards, imported for organic meat production. HTS 0105.94.00.00 applies to all live chickens regardless of organic status, which affects labeling not classification.
Poultry Farm Replacement Chickens
Live chickens imported to replace losses in existing commercial flocks. Covered by HTS 0105.94.00.00 as other live chickens for farm restocking purposes.