Frozen Whole Fryer Chicken from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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