Frozen Kosher Whole Chicken from China
Whole chicken prepared per Kosher shechita, frozen intact. Classifies under HTS 0207.12.00 for frozen uncut chicken, with Kosher as labeling attribute. Slaughter method does not change meat 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
• Include Kosher agency cert with entry; no special tariff but labeling key
• Monitor for blood removal standards
• Common issue: improper salting mistaken for preservation