Fresh Whole Broiler Chicken
A whole fresh young chicken from broiler breeds, weighing under 3.5 kg, not cut into pieces. Classified under HTS 0207.11.0020 as fresh poultry meat of chickens that are broilers, ideal for roasting or grilling. It meets the criteria for young chickens unfit for breeding.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen young whole chickens fall under the frozen subheading in the same chapter.
If cut into pieces
Chickens not whole but cut into pieces like breasts or legs classify under cut fresh chicken heading.
If from spent hens over breeding age
Older hens not qualifying as young broilers go to the non-broiler fresh whole chicken category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify chicken origin against US poultry import quotas; broilers from quota-limited countries like Argentina may face restrictions
• Obtain USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates confirming fresh/chilled status and disease-free status
• Weigh carcasses precisely as duty is often per kg; avoid misclassification as frozen which shifts to 0207.14
Related Products under HTS 0207.11.00.20
Fresh Whole Roaster Chicken
Unc ut fresh roaster chickens, young birds around 2.5-4 kg suited for roasting. Falls under 0207.11.0020 for fresh/chilled whole young chickens not cut in pieces. Distinguishable by size from smaller broilers.
Fresh Cornish Game Hen Broiler
Small young broiler Cornish game hens, whole fresh under 1 kg, specialty poultry. Classified in 0207.11.0020 as young chickens not cut, fresh variety. Bred for single-serving roasts.
Chilled Poussin Broiler Chicken
Very young chilled poussin chickens (14-28 days old), whole uncut broilers. HTS 0207.11.0020 for fresh/chilled young chicken poultry not in pieces. Ultra-tender for gourmet preparations.
Fresh Whole Rock Cornish Hen
Whole fresh Rock Cornish game hens, cross-breed young chickens under 2 lbs. Fits 0207.11.0020 as fresh young whole chickens of broiler type. Popular for holiday meals.
Chilled Whole Fryer Chicken
Whole young fryer chickens chilled to preserve freshness, typically 1.5-2.5 kg, not cut. HTS 0207.11.0020 covers fresh or chilled young chickens like fryers from heading 0105 poultry. Perfect for quick frying or baking.
Chilled Whole Capon Chicken
Castrated young male chickens (capons) chilled, whole and uncut, premium meat variety. HTS 0207.11.0020 includes capons as young chickens from poultry heading 0105. Known for tender meat due to caponization.