Product classification
HS code for Live geese: 0105.99
Poultry, live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g.
Classification of live geese under HS 0105.99
Live geese are classified under HS code 0105.99, which specifically covers live poultry including ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls, provided they weigh more than 185 grams. The Harmonized System (HS) organizes live animals in Chapter 1, with heading 0105 dedicated to domestic poultry species. The classification logic for geese depends primarily on two factors: their status as domestic poultry and their weight. In the context of the HS, 'poultry' refers to birds of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. Subheading 0105.99 is a residual category for these species when they exceed the weight limit of 185 grams, which distinguishes adult or maturing birds from young chicks. This classification is essential for agricultural statistics and veterinary controls, as domestic poultry are subject to different regulatory frameworks than wild birds. The weight threshold is a critical diagnostic feature; birds weighing 185g or less are classified in the earlier subheadings of 0105. Furthermore, the birds must be live; if they were imported as meat, they would transition to Chapter 2.
- Covers
- Live domestic geese
- Breeding geese
- Adult geese for meat production
- Geese weighing more than 185g
- Embden and Toulouse goose varieties
- 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 frequent point of confusion involves the weight of the bird. Geese weighing 185g or less must be classified under HS code 0105.15. Additionally, wild geese (non-domesticated) are not considered poultry under the HS definitions and are instead classified under HS code 0106.39, which covers 'Other' live birds. Another common error is confusing live animals with their meat products; goose meat is classified under heading 0207.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010599 (the code used for live geese), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010599 (the code used for live geese) 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 geese.
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 geese
Brazil classifies live geese 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 geese
What is the HS code for Live geese?
The HS code for Live geese is 010599 (Poultry; live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g). The HS code for live domestic geese weighing more than 185g is 0105.99.
How do I classify Live geese for customs?
Live geese 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.
Are wild geese classified under the same code?
No, wild geese are generally classified under HS code 0106.39 as they do not meet the definition of domestic poultry found in heading 0105.
Which countries are the top exporters of live geese (HS 010599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010599 (the code used for live geese) 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 geese (HS 010599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010599 (the code used for live geese) 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 geese the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010599 for Live geese 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 geese in Brazil?
In Brazil, live geese (HS 010599) is classified under NCM 0105.99.00.