Frozen Free-Range Whole Chicken from China
Whole chicken from free-range farming, frozen uncut for preservation. Classified in HTS 0207.12.00 as standard frozen whole chicken meat, regardless of farming method. Production claims do not impact tariff heading.
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
• Substantiate free-range claims with farm certs for labeling; comply with COOL country of origin
• Test for residues per FSIS rules
• Common error: classifying as organic without USDA organic seal