Frozen Cornish Game Hen Broiler from China

Small whole frozen young Cornish cross broiler hen, under 2 pounds, uncut for specialty markets. Classifies in HTS 0207.12.00.20 as young frozen chicken (broilers). Dutiable weight includes all components per US notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Size verification essential; Cornish hens must qualify as young broilers, not game birds

Obtain AVIC or equivalent export certs; test for antibiotics per FSIS

Package to prevent freezer burn; declare net weight accurately sans containers