HS Code for Fresh guinea fowl

The classification of fresh guinea fowl is governed by the Harmonized System under code 0207.60. This code is situated within Chapter 2, which encompasses meat and edible meat offal. Heading 0207 is specifically reserved for the meat and edible offal of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. The determination of this code relies on the biological classification of the bird and the physical state of the product. Since the product is specified as fresh or chilled, it meets the criteria for the primary subheadings of 0207. Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) is a distinct category within the poultry trade, and the HS system provides this specific subheading to track its international trade volume separately from more common poultry like chickens or turkeys. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the bird is presented as a whole carcass or in specific cuts such as breasts or thighs, provided it has not been frozen, salted, dried, or smoked, which would shift the classification to different subheadings or chapters. Proper documentation must reflect the fresh state to ensure the application of correct tariff rates and sanitary regulations.

Products Included

• Whole fresh guinea fowl carcasses
• Chilled guinea fowl breasts
• Fresh guinea fowl legs and wings
• Edible offal of guinea fowl, fresh or chilled
• Cuts of guinea fowl with bone-in or boneless

Common Misclassification

Fresh guinea fowl is frequently misclassified under HS code 0207.11 or 0207.13, which are reserved for meat of the species Gallus domesticus (chickens). While they are both poultry, the HS system requires specific identification of the species. Another common error is using HS code 0208.90, which covers "other" meat and edible meat offal. However, because guinea fowl is explicitly mentioned in heading 0207, 0208 is incorrect. Additionally, if the product is frozen, it must move to 0207.60 specifically under frozen sub-designations in regional tariffs, though the 6-digit level remains the same.

FAQ

What is the HS code for fresh guinea fowl?

The international HS code for fresh or chilled guinea fowl meat and edible offal is 0207.60.

Does this code change if the guinea fowl is cut into pieces?

No, HS code 0207.60 covers both whole birds and cuts of guinea fowl, provided they are fresh or chilled and not further processed or frozen.