HS Code for Baby chickens

Live baby chickens are classified under HS code 0105.11. This code is part of Chapter 1, which covers live animals, and heading 0105, which specifically addresses live poultry, including fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. The subheading 0105.11 is reserved for fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic chickens) that weigh no more than 185 grams. This weight limit is a technical threshold used by customs authorities globally to distinguish "day-old" chicks or hatchlings from older, heavier poultry. The classification is determined by the species and the physical weight of the individual birds at the time of import or export. This code is essential for veterinary and sanitary controls, as day-old chicks are subject to different transport and health regulations than adult birds.

Products Included

• Day-old broiler chicks
• Day-old layer chicks
• Hatchling domestic chickens
• Live Gallus domesticus weighing 185g or less

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is using 0105.94, which is the code for live domestic chickens weighing more than 185 grams. Importers must ensure that the weight per unit is accurately declared to avoid this error. Another misclassification occurs with 0105.12, which is for baby turkeys (poults), or 0105.13, which is for baby ducks. While all are "baby poultry," the species must be correctly identified at the subheading level. If the birds are not of the species Gallus domesticus (e.g., wild game birds), they would fall under heading 0106.

FAQ

What is the HS code for baby chickens?

The HS code for live baby chickens (Gallus domesticus) weighing no more than 185g is 0105.11.

What if the chicks weigh 200 grams?

If the live chickens weigh more than 185 grams, they must be classified under HS code 0105.94.