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.
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 cut into pieces
Pieces or cuts of frozen chicken, including game hens, classify under 0207.13, not whole.
If of turkeys instead
Similar whole frozen poultry but of turkey (0105) shifts to heading 0208.
If specific statistical category
Certain whole frozen chickens may align with 0207.12.00.10 if matching value/size criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label breed accurately; FSIS treats Cornish as chicken for inspection but note size for storage
• Include giblets in weight if packed inside, per US note on no bone/fat allowances
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature logs required to prove frozen state on entry
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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.
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Frozen Organic Whole Chicken
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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
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