HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0105.15 – Poultry; live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g
HS code 0105.15 is the 6-digit subheading for poultry, live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g. It is used for day-old keets, young guinea fowls, pearl guinea fowls (young), lavender guinea fowls (young) and royal purple guinea fowls (young).
What HS 0105.15 covers
This HS code covers live young guinea fowls, specifically those weighing not more than 185 grams. This category primarily includes day-old keets, which are traded to support specialized poultry farms and ethnic markets globally. While a niche market compared to chickens or turkeys, the trade in young guinea fowls is important for diversifying poultry production and catering to specific culinary preferences. The logistics involve careful handling and transport, with biosecurity being a key concern to prevent disease. Exporters often include countries with established poultry industries that also cater to diverse poultry types, supplying markets where guinea fowl meat is appreciated for its distinct flavor and texture, particularly in African and European cuisines.
- Covers
- Day-old keets
- Young guinea fowls
- Pearl guinea fowls (young)
- Lavender guinea fowls (young)
- Royal purple guinea fowls (young)
- Guinea fowl embryos
- Examples
- French guinea fowl keets
- Royal Purple guinea fowl (young)
- Jumbo Pearl guinea fowl (young)
Codes often confused with 0105.15
Common mistake. Can be confused with 010511 (young fowls) or 010599 (other live poultry weighing more than 185g) if species or weight is not accurately declared.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010515, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010515 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 21% 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 $1.9M 80% of world exports
- 2 United States $255K 11% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $163K 6.8% of world exports
World total: $2.4M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire $291K 21% of world imports
- 2 Ghana $264K 19% of world imports
- 3 Canada $250K 18% of world imports
World total: $1.4M 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 0105.15
Brazil does not split HS 0105.15: its NCM code is 0105.15.00.
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 0105.15
What is HS code 010515?
HS code 010515 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Poultry; live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g. This HS code covers live young guinea fowls, specifically those weighing not more than 185 grams. This category primarily includes day-old keets, which are traded to support specialized poultry farms and ethnic markets globally. While a niche market compared to chickens or turkeys, the trade in young guinea fowls is important for diversifying poultry production and catering to specific culinary preferences. The logistics involve careful handling and transport, with biosecurity being a key concern to prevent disease. Exporters often include countries with established poultry industries that also cater to diverse poultry types, supplying markets where guinea fowl meat is appreciated for its distinct flavor and texture, particularly in African and European cuisines.
What products fall under HS code 010515?
Day-old keets, young guinea fowls, pearl guinea fowls (young), lavender guinea fowls (young), royal purple guinea fowls (young), guinea fowl embryos
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010515?
Can be confused with 010511 (young fowls) or 010599 (other live poultry weighing more than 185g) if species or weight is not accurately declared.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010515?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010515 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.9M, 80% of world exports), the United States ($255K) and Belgium ($163K). World exports came to about $2.4M, 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 010515?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010515 in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($291K, 21% of world imports), Ghana ($264K) and Canada ($250K). World imports came to about $1.4M, 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 010515 structured?
HS code 010515 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 (15) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010515?
In Brazil, HS code 010515 is NCM 0105.15.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.