Frozen Free-Range Whole Chicken from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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