Frozen Plucker-Ready Whole Chicken from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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