Live Chicks & Poults — Chickens, 185 g or Less

The distinction between egg-type (0105110010) and meat-type (0105110020) breeding stock reflects the different genetic lineages and commercial purposes of layer and broiler production. Each is a separate tariff line and may carry a different duty rate. Correct classification requires documentation of the chick's intended use and breed type; misclassifying broiler grandparent stock as layer stock — or vice versa — can result in duty errors and potential penalties.

USDA APHIS applies regionalization principles to avian influenza, meaning that a confirmed outbreak in a specific zone or region of an exporting country can trigger import suspensions for live poultry from that area, even if other parts of the country remain disease-free. Importers sourcing from the Netherlands or Brazil should monitor APHIS avian influenza status updates and confirm that the specific establishment of origin remains on the approved list before each shipment.