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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0105Same rate: 17.5%

If ducks, geese, or other poultry species

Heading 0105 distinguishes chickens (0105.94) from other poultry kinds.

0410Lower: 11.1% vs 17.5%

If imported as inedible bird specimens

Preserved or mounted birds for display shift to Chapter 4 as animal products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include invitation letters from show organizers or 4-H/FFA affidavits as proof of non-commercial end-use

• Comply with state-specific poultry show health regs in addition to federal APHIS rules

• Declare breed standards accurately; mislabeling as production birds triggers penalties

Related Products under HTS 0105.94.00.00

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.

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.

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.