Product classification
HS code for Chilled whole chicken: 0207.11
Meat and edible offal, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled.
Classification of chilled whole chicken under HS 0207.11
Chilled whole chicken is classified under HS code 020711. This code is part of Chapter 2 (Meat and edible meat offal) and heading 0207 (Poultry meat). The subheading 020711 specifically applies to fowls of the species Gallus domesticus that are "not cut in pieces" and are presented in a "fresh or chilled" state. This means the entire carcass is intact, though it may be plucked, gutted, and have the head or feet removed. The "chilled" designation requires the meat to be kept at a temperature that prevents spoilage but does not involve freezing the core of the product. This classification is distinct from chicken that has been cut into parts (breasts, wings, thighs), which would be classified under 020713. The accuracy of this classification is vital for veterinary inspections and tariff applications. It is also important to distinguish between domestic chickens and other poultry like ducks or turkeys, which have their own specific codes. Customs officials use this code to track the volume of whole poultry trade and to enforce biosecurity measures.
- Covers
- Whole fresh broiler chicken
- Whole chilled roaster chicken
- Whole organic chilled chicken
- Whole corn-fed chilled chicken
- Intact chilled chicken carcasses
- Also under 0207.11
- Perdue Fresh Whole Chicken
- Tyson Fresh Whole Chicken
- Pilgrim's Pride Chilled Whole Chicken
Codes often confused with 0207.11
Common mistake. Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. The most common misclassification is 020712, which is for frozen whole chickens. Another error is using 020713, which is for chilled chicken cuts. Live chickens are classified under 0105 and should not be confused with meat.
Top exporters and importers of HS 020711 (the code used for chilled whole chicken), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 020711 (the code used for chilled whole chicken) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 020711, not only chilled whole chicken.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $218M 15% of world exports
- 2 Italy $131M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $129M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $264M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $225M 14% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $198M 13% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 chilled whole chicken
Brazil classifies chilled whole chicken under NCM 0207.11.00: HS 0207.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chilled whole chicken
What is the HS code for Chilled whole chicken?
The HS code for Chilled whole chicken is 020711 (Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled). The HS code for fresh or chilled whole chicken (Gallus domesticus) is 020711.
How do I classify Chilled whole chicken for customs?
Chilled whole chicken is classified under HS code 020711 — Meat and edible offal; of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include frozen chicken?
No, frozen whole chicken is classified under HS code 020712.
Which countries are the top exporters of chilled whole chicken (HS 020711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 020711 (the code used for chilled whole chicken) in UN Comtrade data were China ($218M, 15% of world exports), Italy ($131M) and the Netherlands ($129M). 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 chilled whole chicken (HS 020711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 020711 (the code used for chilled whole chicken) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($264M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($225M) and Hong Kong ($198M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 Chilled whole chicken the same in all countries?
The base HS code 020711 for Chilled whole chicken 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 chilled whole chicken in Brazil?
In Brazil, chilled whole chicken (HS 020711) is classified under NCM 0207.11.00.