Live Show Chickens from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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