HS Code for Baby guinea fowls
Baby guinea fowls are classified under HS code 0105.15. As with other young poultry, the primary classification factor is the weight of the live bird, which must not exceed 185 grams. Guinea fowls are recognized as domestic poultry under the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes for heading 0105. This classification ensures that hatchlings are tracked separately from adult birds, which fall under 0105.99 if they exceed the weight limit. The use of specific subheadings for different species of young poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowls) allows for precise trade monitoring and the application of species-specific veterinary controls. Classification is straightforward under General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, provided the birds are domestic and meet the weight requirement. The 185-gram threshold is applied per bird. This specific code is used by agricultural departments to monitor the poultry industry and by customs to ensure that the correct tariffs and regulations are applied to live animal imports. It is important to note that this code only applies to the species Numida meleagris when domesticated.
Products Included
- Live domestic guinea fowl hatchlings
- Day-old guinea fowls
- Live guinea fowls weighing 185g or less
- Keets (young guinea fowl) for domestic farming
- Domesticated Numida meleagris hatchlings
Common Misclassification
The most frequent error is classifying baby guinea fowls under 0105.11 (chickens) or 0105.13 (ducks) due to a lack of species specificity in shipping documents. They may also be misclassified under 0106.39 if they are mistaken for wild game birds. However, if they are raised as domestic poultry, 0105.15 is the mandatory code.
FAQ
What is the HS code for baby guinea fowls?
The HS code for live domestic baby guinea fowls weighing no more than 185 grams is 0105.15.
What are young guinea fowls called in trade?
In commercial trade and farming, young guinea fowls are often referred to as "keets," but for customs purposes, they are classified by weight under 0105.15.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Baby guinea fowls?
The HS code for Baby guinea fowls is 010515 (Poultry; live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g).
How do I classify Baby guinea fowls for customs?
Baby guinea fowls is classified under HS code 010515 — Poultry; live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Baby guinea fowls the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010515 for Baby guinea fowls is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.