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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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