Fresh Chilled Whole Turkey
A whole turkey of heading 0105, fresh or chilled, not cut into pieces, presented with head, feet, and feathers removed but otherwise intact. It falls under HTS 0207.24.00.00 as whole poultry carcasses of turkeys that are neither frozen nor divided into parts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen whole turkeys shift to subheading 0207.25 for frozen poultry not cut in pieces.
If of chickens instead of turkeys
Whole fresh/chilled chickens of heading 0105 fall under 0207.14, differentiated by poultry species.
If only guts or stomachs
Edible poultry guts/bladders/stomachs are excluded from Chapter 2 per note (a) and go to heading 0504.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA FSIS import permit and health certificate verifying disease-free status and proper chilling below 40°F
• Weigh entire bird including giblets if included; no deductions for bones or skin per US notes
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (0207.25) if core temperature exceeds 0°C upon entry
Related Products under HTS 0207.24.00.00
Chilled Turkey Carcass
Freshly slaughtered and chilled turkey carcass, head off and eviscerated, weighing around 12-20 lbs, not portioned. Classified under 0207.24.00.00 for whole turkeys not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled.
Air-Chilled Whole Turkey
Whole turkey air-chilled post-slaughter to preserve moisture, not cut into pieces, fresh condition. Under 0207.24.00.00 for fresh/chilled whole turkeys.
Chilled Broad Breasted White Turkey
Commercial Broad Breasted White breed turkey carcass, chilled whole, not portioned. Meets 0207.24.00.00 criteria for uncut fresh/chilled turkeys.
Fresh Organic Whole Turkey
Certified organic whole turkey, fresh/chilled, uncut, raised without antibiotics/GMOs. Still under 0207.24.00.00 as basic fresh poultry classification ignores organic status.
Chilled Kosher Whole Turkey
Whole turkey processed to kosher standards, shechita slaughter, chilled uncut. HTS 0207.24.00.00 applies to the meat form, irrespective of ritual processing.
Fresh Chilled Young Turkey
Young turkey (hen or tom under 16 weeks), whole fresh/chilled, not cut. Falls under 0207.24.00.00 for all ages/sizes of uncut turkey poultry.