Product classification
HS code for Baby turkeys: 0105.12
Poultry, live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g.
Classification of baby turkeys under HS 0105.12
Live turkeys weighing no more than 185 grams are classified under HS code 0105.12. This classification is part of Chapter 1, which covers live animals, and specifically Heading 0105, which pertains to live poultry, including fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. The Harmonized System distinguishes between different types of poultry based on species and weight thresholds. The 185-gram limit is a critical dividing line used to identify "baby" poultry or "day-old" chicks and poults. For turkeys (Meleagris species), if the individual bird weighs 185 grams or less, it must be classified under 0105.12. This specific subheading allows customs authorities to track the trade of young breeding stock or birds intended for rearing separately from adult birds intended for immediate slaughter or other uses. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the turkeys are intended for commercial farming, backyard rearing, or breeding purposes, provided they meet the weight and species criteria at the time of importation.
- Covers
- Day-old turkey poults
- Live domestic turkeys weighing 185g or less
- Young turkeys for breeding purposes (under weight limit)
- Hatchery-produced turkey chicks
- Also under 0105.12
- Hybrid Converter poults
- Nicholas poults
- British United Turkeys (BUT) poults
- Aviagen Turkeys poults
Codes often confused with 0105.12
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 0105.11, which is reserved specifically for fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (chickens). Importers may also mistakenly use 0105.99, which is the residual category for live poultry weighing more than 185 grams. It is vital to weigh a sample of the shipment to ensure the birds do not exceed the 185g threshold, as exceeding this weight moves the classification from the "baby" subheadings to the "other" subheadings in the 0105.9x range.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010512 (the code used for baby turkeys), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010512 (the code used for baby turkeys) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 20% 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 010512, not only baby turkeys.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $59M 28% of world exports
- 2 Germany $34M 17% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $34M 16% of world exports
World total: $206M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $37M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $28M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $20M 11% of world imports
World total: $182M 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 turkeys
Brazil classifies baby turkeys under NCM 0105.12.00: HS 0105.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby turkeys
What is the HS code for Baby turkeys?
The HS code for Baby turkeys is 010512 (Poultry; live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g). The HS code for live turkeys weighing no more than 185 grams is 0105.12.
How do I classify Baby turkeys for customs?
Baby turkeys is classified under HS code 010512 — Poultry; live, turkeys, weighing not more than 185g. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What happens if the turkeys weigh more than 185 grams?
If the turkeys exceed 185 grams, they are no longer classified under 0105.12 and must be moved to HS code 0105.99, which covers larger live turkeys.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby turkeys (HS 010512)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010512 (the code used for baby turkeys) in UN Comtrade data were France ($59M, 28% of world exports), Germany ($34M) and the United Kingdom ($34M). World exports came to about $206M, 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 turkeys (HS 010512)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010512 (the code used for baby turkeys) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($37M, 20% of world imports), France ($28M) and the United States ($20M). World imports came to about $182M, 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 turkeys the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010512 for Baby turkeys 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 turkeys in Brazil?
In Brazil, baby turkeys (HS 010512) is classified under NCM 0105.12.00.