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.
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 boneless
Boneless frozen chicken halves or quarters shift to subheading 0207.14, as whole birds are not considered.
If merely frozen and presented as meat cuts
If processed beyond simple freezing or cut, it may classify under prepared/preserved poultry in heading 0210.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled whole chickens fall under 0207.11, differentiated by preservation state per chapter terms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USDA FSIS prior approval and obtain import permit; all frozen poultry must pass ante- and post-mortem inspections
• Dutiable weight includes bones and fat per US notes; declare net weight accurately to avoid penalties
• Check country-specific quotas (e.g
• no limits for Canada/Mexico); use correct statistical suffix for reporting
Related Products under HTS 0207.12.00.40
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.
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.