Product classification
HS code for Baby ducks: 0105.13
Poultry, live, ducks, weighing not more than 185g.
Classification of baby ducks under HS 0105.13
Baby ducks are classified under HS code 0105.13 because they fall under the category of live poultry. The Harmonized System defines poultry as live domestic birds, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. Subheading 0105.13 specifically targets ducks that weigh no more than 185 grams. This weight threshold is the international standard for identifying "day-old" or "baby" birds for customs purposes. Classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since these are live domestic ducks within the specified weight limit, they are excluded from general bird categories in heading 0106 and placed specifically within the poultry heading 0105. The distinction is vital for agricultural statistics and veterinary regulations, as young birds often have different import requirements than adult poultry. Furthermore, the ducks must be of a domestic species; wild ducks would be classified elsewhere, typically under heading 0106, which covers other live animals. The precision of 0105.13 ensures that trade data accurately reflects the movement of hatchlings intended for farming or rearing.
- Covers
- Day-old ducklings
- Live domestic ducks weighing 185g or less
- Hatchling ducks for commercial poultry farms
- Baby Pekin ducks
- Baby Muscovy ducks (domesticated)
- Also under 0105.13
- Grimaud Frères ducklings
- Cherry Valley ducklings
- Maple Leaf Farms ducklings
- Metzer Farms ducklings
Codes often confused with 0105.13
Common mistake. Baby ducks are frequently misclassified under HS code 0105.99, which is the residual category for other live poultry. However, 0105.99 is reserved for birds weighing more than 185 grams. Another common error is using HS code 0106.39, which covers "other" live birds. This code is only appropriate for wild ducks or non-domesticated species. If the ducks are intended for domestic farming, they must remain in 0105.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010513 (the code used for baby ducks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010513 (the code used for baby ducks) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 26% of world imports. Germany reports $116M of its chapter 01 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 010513, not only baby ducks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $14M 34% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $14M 34% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $3.3M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $40M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $10M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $9.9M 26% of world imports
- 3 Spain $2.7M 7.1% of world imports
Germany reports $116M of its chapter 01 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $38M 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 baby ducks
Brazil classifies baby ducks under NCM 0105.13.00: HS 0105.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby ducks
What is the HS code for Baby ducks?
The HS code for Baby ducks is 010513 (Poultry; live, ducks, weighing not more than 185g). The HS code for live domestic baby ducks weighing no more than 185 grams is 0105.13.
How do I classify Baby ducks for customs?
Baby ducks is classified under HS code 010513 — Poultry; live, ducks, weighing not more than 185g. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the weight limit include the packaging?
No, the 185-gram limit refers specifically to the live weight of the individual bird, not the shipping container or crate.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby ducks (HS 010513)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010513 (the code used for baby ducks) in UN Comtrade data were France ($14M, 34% of world exports), Czechia ($14M) and the United Kingdom ($3.3M). World exports came to about $40M, 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 ducks (HS 010513)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010513 (the code used for baby ducks) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($10M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($9.9M) and Spain ($2.7M). World imports came to about $38M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Germany reports $116M of its chapter 01 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Baby ducks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010513 for Baby ducks 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 ducks in Brazil?
In Brazil, baby ducks (HS 010513) is classified under NCM 0105.13.00.