About HS Code 010511
This HS code specifically covers live domestic fowls (chickens) of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185 grams. This category primarily includes day-old chicks, whether for broiler (meat) or layer (egg) production, and very young pullets or cockerels. The trade in these young birds is fundamental to the global poultry industry, as it supplies the foundational stock for farms worldwide. Key aspects of this trade include rapid, specialized transport (often by air) to ensure high survival rates, stringent biosecurity protocols to prevent disease spread, and precise temperature and environmental control during transit. Major exporters are countries with advanced poultry breeding programs and large-scale hatcheries, supplying both developing and developed markets with high demand for poultry products.
Products Under This Code
Day-old broiler chicks, day-old layer chicks, young pullets, young cockerels, hatchlings, baby chickens, chick embryos
Real World Examples
Cobb 500 chicks, Ross 308 chicks, Hy-Line layer chicks, Lohmann Brown chicks
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 010594 (fowls weighing more than 185g) if weight is misdeclared, or 010513 (young ducks) if species is not accurately identified.
Products Classified Under 0105.11
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Netherlands, USA, and France are significant exporters, while many African and Asian countries are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 010511?
HS code 010511 covers: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g. This HS code specifically covers live domestic fowls (chickens) of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185 grams. This category primarily includes day-old chicks, whether for broiler (meat) or layer (egg) production, and very young pullets or cockerels. The trade in these young birds is fundamental to the global poultry industry, as it supplies the foundational stock for farms worldwide. Key aspects of this trade include rapid, specialized transport (often by air) to ensure high survival rates, stringent biosecurity protocols to prevent disease spread, and precise temperature and environmental control during transit. Major exporters are countries with advanced poultry breeding programs and large-scale hatcheries, supplying both developing and developed markets with high demand for poultry products.
What products fall under HS code 010511?
Day-old broiler chicks, day-old layer chicks, young pullets, young cockerels, hatchlings, baby chickens, chick embryos
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010511?
Can be confused with 010594 (fowls weighing more than 185g) if weight is misdeclared, or 010513 (young ducks) if species is not accurately identified.
How is HS code 010511 structured?
HS code 010511 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (01) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.