Broiler Chickens (Live) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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