Product classification
HS code for Baby guinea fowls: 0105.15
Poultry, live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g.
Classification of baby guinea fowls under HS 0105.15
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 0105.15
- French guinea fowl keets
- Royal Purple guinea fowl (young)
- Jumbo Pearl guinea fowl (young)
Codes often confused with 0105.15
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010515 (the code used for baby guinea fowls), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010515 (the code used for baby guinea fowls) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 21% 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 010515, not only baby guinea fowls.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $1.9M 80% of world exports
- 2 United States $255K 11% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $163K 6.8% of world exports
World total: $2.4M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire $291K 21% of world imports
- 2 Ghana $264K 19% of world imports
- 3 Canada $250K 18% of world imports
World total: $1.4M 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 guinea fowls
Brazil classifies baby guinea fowls under NCM 0105.15.00: HS 0105.15 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby guinea fowls
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). The HS code for live domestic baby guinea fowls weighing no more than 185 grams is 0105.15.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby guinea fowls (HS 010515)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010515 (the code used for baby guinea fowls) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.9M, 80% of world exports), the United States ($255K) and Belgium ($163K). World exports came to about $2.4M, 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 guinea fowls (HS 010515)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010515 (the code used for baby guinea fowls) in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($291K, 21% of world imports), Ghana ($264K) and Canada ($250K). World imports came to about $1.4M, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for baby guinea fowls in Brazil?
In Brazil, baby guinea fowls (HS 010515) is classified under NCM 0105.15.00.