Frozen Plucked Whole Chicken from Mexico
Chicken frozen whole after plucking feathers, intact carcass uncut. Precisely matches HTS 0207.12.00 for frozen chicken not cut in pieces, post-slaughter processing standard. Unplucked would still classify similarly if eviscerated.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Plucking cert not required but ensure sanitary dressing; FSIS inspection mandatory
• No hide/skin allowance per US note
• Watch for head/feet inclusion affecting 'whole' status