Product classification
HS code for Live ducks: 0105.99
Poultry, live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g.
Classification of live ducks under HS 0105.99
Live ducks weighing more than 185 grams are classified under HS code 0105.99. This code is situated within Chapter 1 (Live Animals) and heading 0105 (Live poultry). While the Harmonized System provides specific codes for young poultry weighing 185 grams or less, 0105.99 serves as the residual category for larger poultry, including ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. Classification under this code requires the animal to be live and domestic. The 185-gram rule is the primary factor in choosing between 0105.13 (for ducklings) and 0105.99. This classification is essential for customs to apply the correct tariffs and for veterinary authorities to monitor the movement of adult poultry, which may be subject to different health and safety protocols than hatchlings. The code encompasses breeding stock, egg-layers, and birds intended for meat production, provided they are transported alive.
- Covers
- Live domestic ducks weighing more than 185g
- Breeding ducks (drakes and hens)
- Mature ducks for meat production
- Live domestic geese and turkeys weighing more than 185g
- Also under 0105.99
- Cherry Valley Farms (ducks)
- Grimaud Frères (ducks)
- Hybrid Turkeys (turkeys)
- Orlopp Bronze (turkeys)
Codes often confused with 0105.99
Common mistake. A common misclassification involves HS code 0105.13, which is strictly for ducklings weighing 185 grams or less. Another frequent error is the use of HS code 0207.41, which applies to the meat of ducks, fresh or chilled, rather than the live animal. Furthermore, wild ducks are excluded from heading 0105 and must be classified under HS code 0106.39. It is critical to distinguish between domestic poultry and wild game birds to ensure compliance with both agricultural and conservation regulations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010599 (the code used for live ducks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010599 (the code used for live ducks) in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 44% 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 010599, not only live ducks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hungary $39M 15% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $39M 15% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $36M 14% of world exports
World total: $258M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $119M 44% of world imports
- 2 Poland $70M 26% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $37M 14% of world imports
World total: $272M 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 live ducks
Brazil classifies live ducks under NCM 0105.99.00: HS 0105.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live ducks
What is the HS code for Live ducks?
The HS code for Live ducks is 010599 (Poultry; live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g). The HS code for live domestic ducks weighing more than 185 grams is 0105.99.
How do I classify Live ducks for customs?
Live ducks is classified under HS code 010599 — Poultry; live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for wild ducks?
No, wild ducks are classified under HS code 0106.39. Code 0105.99 is reserved exclusively for domestic poultry species.
Which countries are the top exporters of live ducks (HS 010599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010599 (the code used for live ducks) in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($39M, 15% of world exports), the Netherlands ($39M) and Malaysia ($36M). World exports came to about $258M, 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 live ducks (HS 010599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010599 (the code used for live ducks) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($119M, 44% of world imports), Poland ($70M) and Singapore ($37M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 Live ducks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010599 for Live ducks 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 live ducks in Brazil?
In Brazil, live ducks (HS 010599) is classified under NCM 0105.99.00.