US consumers prefer white meat, leaving a surplus of dark meat leg quarters that are competitively priced for export to markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia where dark meat is preferred.

Imports require a USDA FSIS import inspection, a foreign establishment number from an approved country, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading, along with any applicable FDA prior notice.

The general (MFN) duty rate for this HTS10 subheading is 8.8 cents per kilogram, though preferential rates may apply under trade agreements such as USMCA or CAFTA-DR.