Frozen Spent Hen Whole
Older laying hens (spent hens) frozen whole, used for soup/stock. HTS 0207.12.00.40 as other frozen whole chickens, including non-broiler types.
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 duck or other poultry
Non-chicken poultry like ducks use 0208 subheadings.
If inedible byproducts
Chapter excludes unfit poultry products; edible meat stays in 0207.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Spent hens have tougher meat; ensure labeling distinguishes from broilers
• Higher bone ratio; no weight deductions allowed per US notes
• Suitable for industrial use but verify end-use declarations
Related Products under HTS 0207.12.00.40
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
Whole chicken processed to Halal standards, frozen uncut, suitable for ethnic markets. Falls under HTS 0207.12.00.40 as other frozen whole chicken not in pieces, meeting basic poultry meat criteria without further processing.
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 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.
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.