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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If different statistical break
Other statistical categories within 0207.12 for specific types/sizes.
If used for animal feed
End-use as feed preparation shifts to Chapter 23, not edible meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm defeathering doesn't constitute 'cut'; remains whole for 0207.12
• FSIS requires pathogen reduction treatments for processing-ready birds
• Label processing state clearly to avoid misclassification as fresh
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