Live Show Chickens from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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

Live Show Chickens from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0105.94.00.00