Product classification
HS code for Baby chickens: 0105.11
Poultry, live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g.
Classification of baby chickens under HS 0105.11
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.
- Covers
- Day-old broiler chicks
- Day-old layer chicks
- Hatchling domestic chickens
- Live Gallus domesticus weighing 185g or less
- Also under 0105.11
- Cobb 500 chicks
- Ross 308 chicks
- Hy-Line layer chicks
- Lohmann Brown chicks
Codes often confused with 0105.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010511 (the code used for baby chickens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010511 (the code used for baby chickens) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 8.6% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 010511, not only baby chickens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $338M 14% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $332M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $293M 12% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $200M 8.6% of world imports
- 2 Germany $119M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 Poland $118M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 codes for baby chickens
Brazil splits HS 0105.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0105.11.10Pure-line or hybrid breeding chicks up to 185 g
- 0105.11.90Other live chickens weighing up to 185 g
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby chickens
What is the HS code for Baby chickens?
The HS code for Baby chickens is 010511 (Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g). The HS code for live baby chickens (Gallus domesticus) weighing no more than 185g is 0105.11.
How do I classify Baby chickens for customs?
Baby chickens is classified under HS code 010511 — Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby chickens (HS 010511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010511 (the code used for baby chickens) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($338M, 14% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($332M) and the Netherlands ($293M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 baby chickens (HS 010511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010511 (the code used for baby chickens) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($200M, 8.6% of world imports), Germany ($119M) and Poland ($118M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Baby chickens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010511 for Baby chickens is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for baby chickens in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 010511 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for baby chickens depends on the product's details: 0105.11.10 (Pure-line or hybrid breeding chicks up to 185 g), 0105.11.90 (Other live chickens weighing up to 185 g).