Product classification
HS code for Chickens: 0105.94
Poultry, live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g.
Classification of chickens under HS 0105.94
Chickens are classified under HS code 0105.94 because they fall within the category of live poultry of the species Gallus domesticus. The Harmonized System distinguishes between young chicks and mature birds based on weight. Specifically, code 0105.94 is reserved for fowls that weigh more than 185 grams. This classification is determined by the biological species and the physical state of the animal as a live specimen intended for breeding, egg production, or eventual slaughter. The General Rules for Interpretation (GRI) dictate that live animals are categorized in Chapter 1, with specific subheadings assigned based on species and weight thresholds to ensure uniform international trade monitoring.
- Covers
- Live adult roosters
- Live laying hens
- Live broilers weighing over 185g
- Live breeding stock of Gallus domesticus
- Live capons
- Also under 0105.94
- Lohmann Brown hens
- Hy-Line Brown pullets
- Cobb 500 broilers
- Ross 308 breeding stock
- ISA Brown hens
Codes often confused with 0105.94
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 0105.94 with HS code 0105.11. The latter is strictly for day-old chicks or poultry weighing no more than 185 grams. Additionally, processed chicken meat is often incorrectly associated with this code; however, fresh, chilled, or frozen chicken meat must be classified under heading 0207. Importers must also distinguish between live chickens and other live birds like turkeys or ducks, which are classified under 0105.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010594 (the code used for chickens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010594 (the code used for chickens) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 45% 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 010594, not only chickens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $522M 37% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $156M 11% of world exports
- 3 France $153M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $813M 45% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $238M 13% of world imports
- 3 Poland $174M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 chickens
Brazil classifies chickens under NCM 0105.94.00: HS 0105.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chickens
What is the HS code for Chickens?
The HS code for Chickens is 010594 (Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g). The HS code for live chickens (Gallus domesticus) weighing more than 185 grams is 0105.94.
How do I classify Chickens for customs?
Chickens is classified under HS code 010594 — Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing more than 185g. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include frozen chicken?
No, HS code 0105.94 only applies to live birds. Frozen chicken meat is classified under heading 0207, specifically 0207.12 or 0207.14 depending on the cut.
Which countries are the top exporters of chickens (HS 010594)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010594 (the code used for chickens) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($522M, 37% of world exports), Malaysia ($156M) and France ($153M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 chickens (HS 010594)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010594 (the code used for chickens) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($813M, 45% of world imports), Belgium ($238M) and Poland ($174M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 Chickens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010594 for 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 chickens in Brazil?
In Brazil, chickens (HS 010594) is classified under NCM 0105.94.00.