Exhibition Silkie Chickens from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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