Exhibition Silkie Chickens from China
Live Silkie bantam chickens imported for poultry shows and heritage breeding programs. As ornamental chickens not for meat production, classified under HTS 0105.99.00.00 'other' category.
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
• DNA sexing certificates recommended for show-quality birds to verify gender accuracy
• Comply with state fairground import rules in addition to federal APHIS requirements
• Microchip identification helps prevent mix-ups during 30-day quarantine period