U.S. imports of live turkey poults, 185 g or less (HS 010512) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Turkey poults at or under 185 g — essentially day-old birds destined for grow-out operations — enter under a single tariff line (0105120000), with Canada as the primary supplier to the US market. The tight weight threshold aligns with standard hatchery practice, as poults are typically shipped within hours of hatching before they exceed this limit. USDA APHIS governs the importation of live turkeys, and avian influenza regionalization rules are a persistent compliance consideration given the species' high susceptibility to highly pathogenic strains. Importers should confirm APHIS import conditions and establishment approvals before each shipment, particularly during periods of elevated avian influenza surveillance in Canada.
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The 185 g cutoff corresponds closely to the weight of a day-old turkey poult, so virtually all commercially traded poults qualify under this heading. Birds that have been held beyond the first day or two post-hatch may approach or exceed this threshold, potentially shifting classification to a different heading. Accurate weight documentation at time of export is important to avoid classification disputes at the port of entry.
Because Canada dominates supply of live turkey poults to the US, any APHIS-imposed import suspension due to an avian influenza outbreak in a Canadian province can severely disrupt grow-out schedules for US turkey producers. Risk mitigation strategies include maintaining relationships with multiple Canadian hatcheries in geographically distinct regions, monitoring APHIS regionalization determinations in real time, and building buffer inventory where biosecurity protocols permit.
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Imports
$1.5M
from 1 country · YTD: $6.5M
Exports
$1.2M
Deficit of $343K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $343K (net importer)
YTD: $6.5M imported (April 2026)
33 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
CATTLE, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010229
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH
HS 010392
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH
HS 010391
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
BUFFALO, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010239
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.