HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0105.12 – Poultry; live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g
HS code 0105.12 is the 6-digit subheading for poultry, live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g. It is used for day-old turkey poults, young turkey chicks, turkey hatchlings, young turkeys for fattening and turkey embryos.
What HS 0105.12 covers
This HS code pertains to live young turkeys, specifically those weighing not more than 185 grams. This category predominantly includes day-old turkey poults, which are the initial stock for the global turkey meat industry. The international trade of these young birds is crucial for supplying fattening operations worldwide. Similar to day-old chicks, the trade demands highly specialized and rapid transport, often by air, to ensure the health and survival of the poults. Stringent biosecurity measures and precise environmental control during transit are critical to prevent disease and minimize stress. Countries with advanced turkey breeding and hatchery operations are the primary exporters, supplying markets globally where turkey meat is consumed, particularly for seasonal demand.
- Covers
- Day-old turkey poults
- Young turkey chicks
- Turkey hatchlings
- Young turkeys for fattening
- Turkey embryos
- Examples
- Hybrid Converter poults
- Nicholas poults
- British United Turkeys (BUT) poults
- Aviagen Turkeys poults
Codes often confused with 0105.12
Common mistake. Could be confused with 010511 (young fowls) if species is not clearly distinguished, or 010599 (other live poultry weighing more than 185g) if weight is misdeclared.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010512, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010512 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $59M 28% of world exports
- 2 Germany $34M 17% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $34M 16% of world exports
World total: $206M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $37M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $28M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $20M 11% of world imports
World total: $182M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0105.12
Brazil does not split HS 0105.12: its NCM code is 0105.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 01.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0105.12
What is HS code 010512?
HS code 010512 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Poultry; live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g. This HS code pertains to live young turkeys, specifically those weighing not more than 185 grams. This category predominantly includes day-old turkey poults, which are the initial stock for the global turkey meat industry. The international trade of these young birds is crucial for supplying fattening operations worldwide. Similar to day-old chicks, the trade demands highly specialized and rapid transport, often by air, to ensure the health and survival of the poults. Stringent biosecurity measures and precise environmental control during transit are critical to prevent disease and minimize stress. Countries with advanced turkey breeding and hatchery operations are the primary exporters, supplying markets globally where turkey meat is consumed, particularly for seasonal demand.
What products fall under HS code 010512?
Day-old turkey poults, young turkey chicks, turkey hatchlings, young turkeys for fattening, turkey embryos
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010512?
Could be confused with 010511 (young fowls) if species is not clearly distinguished, or 010599 (other live poultry weighing more than 185g) if weight is misdeclared.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010512?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010512 in UN Comtrade data were France ($59M, 28% of world exports), Germany ($34M) and the United Kingdom ($34M). World exports came to about $206M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 010512?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010512 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($37M, 20% of world imports), France ($28M) and the United States ($20M). World imports came to about $182M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 010512 structured?
HS code 010512 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 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010512?
In Brazil, HS code 010512 is NCM 0105.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.