Product classification
HS code for Live turkeys: 0105.99
Poultry, live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g.
Classification of live turkeys under HS 0105.99
Live turkeys weighing more than 185 grams are classified under HS code 010599. Chapter 1 covers live animals, and heading 0105 is specifically designated for live poultry, which includes chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls. The subheading structure of 0105 is divided primarily by weight. Subheading 010512 is reserved for turkeys weighing no more than 185 grams, which typically covers day-old chicks. Any turkey exceeding this weight threshold falls into the residual category under subheading 010599. This classification is essential for agricultural statistics and the application of specific tariffs or quotas that may apply to mature poultry versus young chicks. The weight limit is a definitive boundary established by the World Customs Organization to distinguish between commercial breeding stock or hatchlings and birds intended for immediate rearing or slaughter. Proper classification ensures compliance with veterinary regulations and agricultural trade agreements that often vary based on the age and weight of the poultry.
- Covers
- Adult breeding turkeys
- Turkeys for slaughter weighing over 185g
- Juvenile turkeys (poults) exceeding 185g
- Live domestic turkeys for farm rearing
- 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. The most frequent error is using HS code 010512 for all live turkeys. However, 010512 is strictly limited to those weighing 185g or less. Another common mistake is confusing live turkeys with turkey meat, which is classified under heading 0207. Additionally, wild turkeys intended for game restocking might be confused with 010639 (other birds), but if they are considered poultry (domesticated), 010599 remains the correct code. Importers must ensure the weight is accurately documented to justify the use of 010599 over 010512.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010599 (the code used for live turkeys), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010599 (the code used for live turkeys) 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 turkeys.
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 turkeys
Brazil classifies live turkeys 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 turkeys
What is the HS code for Live turkeys?
The HS code for Live turkeys is 010599 (Poultry; live, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls, weighing more than 185g). For live turkeys weighing more than 185 grams, the HS code is 010599. For those weighing 185 grams or less, use 010512.
How do I classify Live turkeys for customs?
Live turkeys 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.
Does this code include wild turkeys?
HS code 010599 generally refers to domestic poultry. Wild turkeys may be classified under 010639 depending on the specific customs ruling and the purpose of the import.
Which countries are the top exporters of live turkeys (HS 010599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010599 (the code used for live turkeys) 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 turkeys (HS 010599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010599 (the code used for live turkeys) 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 turkeys the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010599 for Live turkeys 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 turkeys in Brazil?
In Brazil, live turkeys (HS 010599) is classified under NCM 0105.99.00.