U.S. exports of Live Chickens, Not More Than 185 Grams, Breeding Stock, Layer-Type (Egg-Type) (HS 0105110010) totaled $1.2M in August 2026.
Live Chickens, Not More Than 185 Grams, Breeding Stock, Layer-Type (Egg-Type) imports of $238K in August 2026 ran 93% above the year-to-date monthly average of $123K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis HS10 code specifically covers live layer-type (egg-type) breeding stock chickens weighing 185 grams or less, typically day-old pullet chicks from elite or grandparent flocks used to produce commercial laying hens. This is a high-value, specialized segment of the live poultry trade dominated by a small number of global genetics companies. Importers must comply with USDA APHIS import permit requirements and demonstrate that the birds originate from flocks free of specified avian diseases.
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Average import price $2.03/unit · 2 import shipments a month
Layer-type breeding stock (egg-type) are birds from genetic lines specifically selected for high egg production efficiency. At the HS10 level, US Customs distinguishes these from broiler-type breeding stock (0105110020) and non-breeding stock chicks (0105110040), as each category may have different duty rates and regulatory requirements.
Importers must obtain a VS Form 17-129 import permit from USDA APHIS prior to shipment. The exporting flock must be certified free of Marek's disease, avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and other specified pathogens, and birds may be subject to post-arrival quarantine and testing.
Statistical number 3 of 3 in subheading 010511
Statistical number 0105110010 · $1.2M of $34.5M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$238KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Dominican Republic and Egypt together take 47% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010511 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010511 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.