Product classification
HS code for Live guinea fowl chicks: 0105.15
Poultry, live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g.
Classification of live guinea fowl chicks under HS 0105.15
Live guinea fowl chicks weighing no more than 185 grams are classified under HS code 0105.15. This code is found within Chapter 1 (Live animals) and Heading 0105 (Live poultry). The classification logic follows the same weight-based criteria used for other poultry species like chickens and geese. The subheading 0105.15 is specifically reserved for guinea fowls (Numida meleagris) that meet the "day-old" weight criteria of 185 grams or less. This distinction is important because the trade of young chicks often involves different logistics, such as specialized climate-controlled transport, and is subject to specific sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. Classification under 0105.15 requires documentation verifying the species and the weight at the time of export. Misidentifying the species or failing to account for growth during transit that might push the weight over the 185g limit can lead to classification disputes at the port of entry. The Harmonized System treats guinea fowls as a distinct category of poultry, separate from common chickens or turkeys, reflecting their specific role in both agriculture and the ornamental bird trade.
- Covers
- Guinea fowl chicks (keets)
- Live guinea fowls weighing 185g or less
- Day-old guinea fowl hatchlings
- Also under 0105.15
- French guinea fowl keets
- Royal Purple guinea fowl (young)
- Jumbo Pearl guinea fowl (young)
Codes often confused with 0105.15
Common mistake. Guinea fowl chicks are frequently misclassified under 0105.11 (chicks of the species Gallus domesticus) due to a lack of species-specific knowledge. They may also be confused with 0105.99, which is the residual category for other live poultry weighing more than 185 grams, including adult guinea fowls.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010515 (the code used for live guinea fowl chicks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010515 (the code used for live guinea fowl chicks) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Côte d'Ivoire, with 21% 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 010515, not only live guinea fowl chicks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $1.9M 80% of world exports
- 2 United States $255K 11% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $163K 6.8% of world exports
World total: $2.4M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire $291K 21% of world imports
- 2 Ghana $264K 19% of world imports
- 3 Canada $250K 18% of world imports
World total: $1.4M 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 guinea fowl chicks
Brazil classifies live guinea fowl chicks under NCM 0105.15.00: HS 0105.15 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live guinea fowl chicks
What is the HS code for Live guinea fowl chicks?
The HS code for Live guinea fowl chicks is 010515 (Poultry; live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g). The HS code for live guinea fowl chicks weighing 185 grams or less is 0105.15.
How do I classify Live guinea fowl chicks for customs?
Live guinea fowl chicks is classified under HS code 010515 — Poultry; live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are adult guinea fowls in this code?
No, adult guinea fowls or any weighing over 185 grams are classified under HS code 0105.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of live guinea fowl chicks (HS 010515)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010515 (the code used for live guinea fowl chicks) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.9M, 80% of world exports), the United States ($255K) and Belgium ($163K). World exports came to about $2.4M, 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 guinea fowl chicks (HS 010515)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010515 (the code used for live guinea fowl chicks) in UN Comtrade data were Côte d'Ivoire ($291K, 21% of world imports), Ghana ($264K) and Canada ($250K). World imports came to about $1.4M, 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 guinea fowl chicks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010515 for Live guinea fowl chicks 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 guinea fowl chicks in Brazil?
In Brazil, live guinea fowl chicks (HS 010515) is classified under NCM 0105.15.00.