Fresh Whole Air-Chilled Chicken
Whole chicken air-chilled post-slaughter for premium texture, delivered fresh or chilled intact. HTS 0207.11.00.40 covers such other uncut fresh/chilled chickens, excluding unfit products per chapter exclusions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If water-chilled only
Specific chilling method doesn't change heading, but .40 is for other; water-chilled may use different stats.
If seasoned or marinated
Added seasonings make it 'meat prepared otherwise' under 0210, not plain fresh meat.
If Cooking transforms to prepared/preserved poultry under Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document air-chilling process to distinguish from water-chilled; affects yield and labeling claims
• Use refrigerated containers; CBP inspects for temperature compliance to confirm 'fresh/chilled' status
• Monitor USTR poultry import licenses; unlicensed entries face detention or duty escalation
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Fresh Whole Halal Chicken
A whole chicken, fresh or chilled, processed to meet Halal standards without cutting into pieces. Classified under HTS 0207.11.00.40 as other not cut in pieces fresh or chilled chicken meat from heading 0105 poultry. Excludes products unfit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Fresh Whole Kosher Chicken
Whole chicken prepared according to Kosher slaughter methods, supplied fresh or chilled without dismemberment. Fits HTS 0207.11.00.40 for other fresh/chilled whole chickens of heading 0105, suitable for human consumption.
Fresh Whole Organic Chicken
Certified organic whole chicken, raised without antibiotics, supplied fresh or chilled uncut. Classifies in 0207.11.00.40 as other fresh/chilled whole chickens from certified poultry.
Fresh Whole Heritage Breed Chicken
Whole heritage breed chicken like Cornish Cross, fresh/chilled uncut for specialty markets. Under 0207.11.00.40 as other chickens not in pieces, fit for human use.
Fresh Whole Antibiotic-Free Chicken
Whole chicken verified antibiotic-free, fresh or chilled, intact. HTS 0207.11.00.40 applies to such other fresh/chilled poultry excluding unfit per chapter.
Fresh Whole Cornish Hen
Small whole Rock Cornish hen, fresh/chilled not cut. Though small, classifies as chicken under 0207.11.00.40 other whole.