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U.S. imports of whole fresh or chilled chickens (not cut in pieces) (HS 020711) totaled $660K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWhole chickens, fresh or chilled, are split between young birds (0207110020) and all other whole chickens (0207110040) under the US tariff schedule, with age classification typically determined by physical characteristics such as flexibility of the keel cartilage. Canada is the sole leading supplier for this heading, a pattern driven by USMCA proximity and the strict cold-chain requirements of fresh poultry. USDA FSIS reinspection at the port of entry is mandatory, and all shipments must originate from FSIS-approved foreign establishments operating under an equivalent inspection system.
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The distinction is based on physical maturity indicators, most commonly the pliability of the keel (breastbone) cartilage and the condition of the skin and joints. Young chickens — typically broilers or fryers — have flexible cartilage, while mature birds do not. Importers should document the age or production category on commercial invoices to support the correct line classification.
The exporting establishment must hold current FSIS approval, and the shipment must be accompanied by a foreign government inspection certificate. FSIS conducts reinspection at the port of entry, which may include organoleptic examination and temperature verification. Given the short shelf life of fresh poultry, any documentation deficiency causing a hold can result in significant product loss.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $660K | $617K | -$42K |
| MEXICO | -- | $920K | +$920K |
| MARSHALL ISLANDS | -- | $137K | +$137K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $91K | +$91K |
| ARUBA | -- | $13K | +$13K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0207110020 | CHICKENS, WHOLE, YOUNG, FRESH OR CHILLED | $583K | -- |
| 0207110040 | CHICKENS, WHOLE, FRESH OR CHILLED, EXCEPT YOUNG | $76K | -- |
CHICKENS, WHOLE, YOUNG, FRESH OR CHILLED
CHICKENS, WHOLE, FRESH OR CHILLED, EXCEPT YOUNG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0207110040 | CHICKENS, WHOLE, FRESH OR CHILLED, EXCEPT YOUNG | $1.6M |
| 0207110020 | CHICKENS, WHOLE, YOUNG, FRESH OR CHILLED | $216K |
CHICKENS, WHOLE, FRESH OR CHILLED, EXCEPT YOUNG
946.2K kg
CHICKENS, WHOLE, YOUNG, FRESH OR CHILLED
141.8K kg
MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FROZEN
HS 020230
MEAT OF BOVINE ANIMALS, BONELESS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020130
MEAT, BOVINE CUTS WITH BONE IN, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020120
MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FROZEN
HS 020329
MEAT OF SWINE, NESOI, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 020319
MEAT OF SHEEP, CUTS, BONE IN NESOI, FRESH, CHILLED
HS 020422
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $857K | +$857K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $76K | $499K | +$422K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $551K | -- | -$551K |