HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0105.99 – Poultry; live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g
HS code 0105.99 is the 6-digit subheading for poultry, live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g. It is used for live Pekin ducks, live Embden geese, live Broad Breasted White turkeys, live French guinea fowls and live Muscovy ducks.
What HS 0105.99 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of live poultry, specifically ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185 grams. This trade is crucial for agricultural sectors globally, supporting breeding programs, meat production, and sometimes exhibition. Countries with advanced poultry industries, such as those in Europe and North America, are often key exporters, providing high-quality breeding stock to developing nations looking to expand their domestic poultry production. Importers range from large commercial farms to smaller agricultural enterprises. Key considerations in this trade include strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission, veterinary health certificates, and humane transport conditions to ensure the welfare of the animals and the integrity of the supply chain. The economic impact is significant, contributing to food security and rural economies.
- Covers
- Live Pekin ducks
- Live Embden geese
- Live Broad Breasted White turkeys
- Live French guinea fowls
- Live Muscovy ducks
- Live Toulouse geese
- Live Royal Palm turkeys
- Examples
- Cherry Valley Farms (ducks)
- Grimaud Frères (ducks)
- Hybrid Turkeys (turkeys)
- Orlopp Bronze (turkeys)
Codes often confused with 0105.99
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 01051X for poultry weighing less than 185g (e.g., day-old chicks) or 0207 for prepared poultry meat, as the distinction lies in weight and whether they are alive or processed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010599, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010599 in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 44% 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 Hungary $39M 15% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $39M 15% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $36M 14% of world exports
World total: $258M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $119M 44% of world imports
- 2 Poland $70M 26% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $37M 14% of world imports
World total: $272M 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 0105.99
Brazil does not split HS 0105.99: its NCM code is 0105.99.00.
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 0105.99
What is HS code 010599?
HS code 010599 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Poultry; live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g. This HS code covers the international trade of live poultry, specifically ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185 grams. This trade is crucial for agricultural sectors globally, supporting breeding programs, meat production, and sometimes exhibition. Countries with advanced poultry industries, such as those in Europe and North America, are often key exporters, providing high-quality breeding stock to developing nations looking to expand their domestic poultry production. Importers range from large commercial farms to smaller agricultural enterprises. Key considerations in this trade include strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission, veterinary health certificates, and humane transport conditions to ensure the welfare of the animals and the integrity of the supply chain. The economic impact is significant, contributing to food security and rural economies.
What products fall under HS code 010599?
Live Pekin ducks, Live Embden geese, Live Broad Breasted White turkeys, Live French guinea fowls, Live Muscovy ducks, Live Toulouse geese, Live Royal Palm turkeys
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010599?
This code is often confused with 01051X for poultry weighing less than 185g (e.g., day-old chicks) or 0207 for prepared poultry meat, as the distinction lies in weight and whether they are alive or processed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010599?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010599 in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($39M, 15% of world exports), the Netherlands ($39M) and Malaysia ($36M). World exports came to about $258M, 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 010599?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010599 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($119M, 44% of world imports), Poland ($70M) and Singapore ($37M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 010599 structured?
HS code 010599 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010599?
In Brazil, HS code 010599 is NCM 0105.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.