U.S. exports of whole chickens, frozen (not cut in pieces) (HS 020712) totaled $2.7M in August 2026.
Whole Chickens, Frozen (Not Cut in Pieces) imports of $486K in August 2026 ran 157% above the year-to-date monthly average of $190K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen whole chickens — split between young birds (0207120020) and other whole frozen chickens (0207120040) — offer importers greater logistical flexibility than fresh product, but still require USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved foreign establishment. Canada is the primary supplier under this heading, benefiting from USMCA trade terms and a well-integrated North American poultry supply chain. The age-based classification mirrors the fresh/chilled heading and carries the same practical implication: misclassification between young and non-young birds can trigger duty discrepancies. Frozen whole birds are commonly used in foodservice and further-processing applications.
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18 shipments/mo
Canada is a USMCA partner, and qualifying originating goods may be eligible for preferential duty treatment under that agreement. Importers must ensure the product meets USMCA rules of origin and provide appropriate certification; FSIS admissibility requirements apply regardless of tariff preference.
Required documentation generally includes a foreign government health certificate from an FSIS-recognized inspection authority, a commercial invoice, and a packing list. FSIS will conduct physical reinspection at a designated port; shipments from non-approved countries or establishments are refused entry.
HSChapter 02
Subheading 6 of 19 in heading 0207
Subheading 020712 · $2.7M of $425.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0207120040 | Chickens, Whole, Frozen, Except Young | $479K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 0207120020 | Chickens, Whole, Young, Frozen | $8K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0207120020 | Chickens, Whole, Young, Frozen | $1.5M |
| 0207120040 | Chickens, Whole, Frozen, Except Young | $1.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$486KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.7M of Whole Chickens, Frozen (Not Cut in Pieces).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Colombia together take 50% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of total import value.