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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mature hens or roosters
Older chicken carcasses classify under .40 subheading, based on age/maturity distinction.
If dehydrated or dried
Dried poultry meat moves to Chapter 07 vegetables if processed beyond simple freezing.
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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