Live guinea fowls in this weight category are generally dutiable at 0.9 cents per head under the standard MFN rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, though this should be verified against the current HTS for any updates or applicable trade agreement preferential rates.

Yes, all live poultry imports require a USDA APHIS import permit and a health certificate from the country of origin. Birds from countries with active highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or exotic Newcastle disease outbreaks may be subject to import bans or enhanced testing requirements.