Frozen Broiler Chicken Whole
Standard broiler chicken raised for meat, frozen whole without cutting. Under 0207.12.00.40 as other not-cut-in-pieces frozen chicken meat from heading 0105 poultry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If beef, not poultry
Entirely different chapter; poultry remains in Chapter 02, beef in 0201.
If frozen fish fillets
Fish products classify in Chapter 03, separate from poultry by chapter scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from FSIS-approved countries only; non-equivalent nations face import bans
• Avoid common pitfall of partial thaw declarations; must enter fully frozen
• Prepare for residue testing; antibiotics/hormones prohibited in poultry
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Frozen Whole Chicken
A complete frozen chicken, not cut into pieces, from heading 0105 poultry, preserved by freezing for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 0207.12.00.40 as other frozen whole chickens, excluding specific boneless or high-value cuts.
Frozen Halal Whole Chicken
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Frozen Cornish Game Hen Whole
Small breed whole Cornish game hen, frozen intact, often for gourmet or specialty retail. HTS 0207.12.00.40 covers it as other frozen whole chickens, as Cornish hens derive from chicken breeds in heading 0105.
Frozen Organic Whole Chicken
Whole chicken from organic-fed birds, frozen uncut for health-conscious consumers. Classifies in HTS 0207.12.00.40 as other frozen whole chickens, with organic status as labeling, not affecting base meat classification.
Frozen Free-Range Whole Chicken
Whole chicken from free-range farming, frozen not in pieces. HTS 0207.12.00.40 applies to other frozen whole chickens, where production method affects marketing but not tariff heading.
Frozen Plucker-Ready Whole Chicken
Whole chicken frozen with feathers removed but intact, for further processing. Still under 0207.12.00.40 as other frozen whole not-cut-in-pieces chicken.