HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0105.94 – Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g
HS code 0105.94 is the 6-digit subheading for poultry, live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g. It is used for laying hens, broiler chickens, pullets (point-of-lay), breeding roosters and spent hens.
What HS 0105.94 covers
This HS code encompasses live domestic fowls (chickens) of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185 grams. This broad category includes a variety of birds such as pullets nearing point-of-lay, laying hens, broiler chickens approaching market weight, breeding roosters, and spent hens. This trade is fundamental to the global poultry industry, facilitating the movement of birds for meat production, egg laying, or genetic improvement programs. Key considerations for international trade include stringent animal welfare standards during transport, robust disease prevention measures (biosecurity), and strict compliance with veterinary regulations. Major trade flows occur between countries with integrated poultry supply chains or those seeking to supplement their domestic production with specific types of birds.
- Covers
- Laying hens
- Broiler chickens
- Pullets (point-of-lay)
- Breeding roosters
- Spent hens
- Young roosters
- Cockerels
- Examples
- Lohmann Brown hens
- Hy-Line Brown pullets
- Cobb 500 broilers
- Ross 308 breeding stock
- ISA Brown hens
Codes often confused with 0105.94
Common mistake. Often confused with 010511 (fowls weighing not more than 185g) if weight is misdeclared, or 010599 (other live poultry weighing more than 185g) if the species is not correctly identified as Gallus domesticus.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010594, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010594 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 45% 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 Germany $522M 37% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $156M 11% of world exports
- 3 France $153M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $813M 45% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $238M 13% of world imports
- 3 Poland $174M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 0105.94
Brazil does not split HS 0105.94: its NCM code is 0105.94.00.
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 0105.94
What is HS code 010594?
HS code 010594 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g. This HS code encompasses live domestic fowls (chickens) of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185 grams. This broad category includes a variety of birds such as pullets nearing point-of-lay, laying hens, broiler chickens approaching market weight, breeding roosters, and spent hens. This trade is fundamental to the global poultry industry, facilitating the movement of birds for meat production, egg laying, or genetic improvement programs. Key considerations for international trade include stringent animal welfare standards during transport, robust disease prevention measures (biosecurity), and strict compliance with veterinary regulations. Major trade flows occur between countries with integrated poultry supply chains or those seeking to supplement their domestic production with specific types of birds.
What products fall under HS code 010594?
Laying hens, broiler chickens, pullets (point-of-lay), breeding roosters, spent hens, young roosters, cockerels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010594?
Often confused with 010511 (fowls weighing not more than 185g) if weight is misdeclared, or 010599 (other live poultry weighing more than 185g) if the species is not correctly identified as Gallus domesticus.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010594?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010594 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($522M, 37% of world exports), Malaysia ($156M) and France ($153M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 010594?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010594 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($813M, 45% of world imports), Belgium ($238M) and Poland ($174M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 010594 structured?
HS code 010594 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010594?
In Brazil, HS code 010594 is NCM 0105.94.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.