Frozen Whole Chicken
A complete frozen chicken carcass, not cut into pieces, suitable for human consumption. It falls under HTS 0207.12.00 as it is poultry meat of chickens, frozen in its whole form without any portioning. This classification excludes products unfit for consumption or those cut into pieces.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled whole chickens shift to 0207.11.00, as the temperature state determines the fresh/chilled vs frozen subheading.
If cut into pieces
Frozen chicken cut into pieces like breasts or legs moves to 0207.14, based on the 'not cut in pieces' criterion in 0207.12.
If cooked or prepared
Cooked or preserved frozen chicken falls under Chapter 16 for prepared meats, not fresh/frozen whole under Chapter 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country quotas per US notes to avoid over-quota duties; include entire weight without bone/fat deductions
• Ensure USDA FSIS prior approval and health certificates
• Common pitfall: misclassifying partially cut birds as whole
Related Products under HTS 0207.12.00
Frozen Halal Whole Chicken
Whole chicken processed according to Halal standards, frozen intact without cutting. Classified under HTS 0207.12.00 for frozen, uncut chicken meat of heading 0105 poultry. Religious slaughter does not alter the base meat classification.
Frozen Cornish Game Hen Whole
Small breed chicken known as Cornish game hen, frozen whole and uncut. Fits HTS 0207.12.00 as chicken poultry meat not cut in pieces, frozen, from heading 0105 birds. Size does not affect whole uncut classification.
Frozen Broiler Chicken Whole
Commercial broiler chicken frozen in whole form, not portioned. HTS 0207.12.00 applies to frozen uncut chickens, standard for bulk meat imports. Excludes offal or pieces per heading specifics.
Frozen Free-Range Whole Chicken
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.
Frozen Organic Whole Chicken
Certified organic whole chicken, frozen without cutting into pieces. HTS 0207.12.00 covers it as frozen uncut chicken, with organic status noted separately for labeling. Chapter notes exclude only unfit products.
Frozen Plucked Whole Chicken
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.