Frozen Whole Fryer Chicken

Frozen intact young fryer chicken, ideal for roasting, under 3 pounds live weight equivalent. Fits HTS 0207.12.00.20 for frozen whole young chickens (fryers category). Excludes edible offal or products unfit per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0207.12.00.40Same rate: 17.5%

If mature hens or roosters

Older chicken carcasses classify under .40 subheading, based on age/maturity distinction.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 17.5%

If dehydrated or dried

Dried poultry meat moves to Chapter 07 vegetables if processed beyond simple freezing.

1602.32.00Higher: 41.4% vs 17.5%

If cooked and canned

Prepared/cooked chicken products shift to Chapter 16 prepared meats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide slaughter and processing certificates; temperature logs mandatory for frozen state integrity

Monitor USTR quotas for origins like Brazil; excess may face higher duties or rejection

Label accurately as 'young fryer' to match HTS; age verification via growth records prevents disputes

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