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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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