Frozen Whole Broiler Chicken
A whole young chicken from broiler breeds, frozen without cutting into pieces, typically weighing 2-4 pounds. Classified under HTS 0207.12.00.20 as frozen, uncut young chicken meat (broilers). Meets chapter criteria for poultry meat of heading 0105, excluding offal or unfit products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied fresh or chilled
Fresh/chilled young chicken carcasses fall under 0207.11, differing by preservation state.
If cut into pieces like breasts or legs
Cut frozen chicken pieces shift to 0207.14 subheadings, based on physical form.
If merely frozen and needing further cooking
Meat preserved by simple freezing without full processing may go to 0210 if not ready-to-cook.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates; frozen poultry requires continuous cold chain documentation
• Include entire carcass weight for duty (bones/fat not deductible); check country-specific quotas via USTR
• Avoid misclassification as cut pieces (0207.14); ensure no portioning to prevent reclassification
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IQF Frozen Whole Baby Chicken
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