Frozen Spent Hen Whole from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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