How can I classify live ducks for import?

For ducks weighing not more than 185 grams, use HS-6 010513. If they weigh more than 185 grams, select HS-6 010599.

What documentation do I need for importing live poultry?

You'll typically need health certificates, import permits, and compliance with local regulations regarding live animal imports.

Can I mix different types of poultry in one shipment?

Yes, but ensure you classify them correctly according to their respective HS-6 codes based on weight and species.

What are the import duties for live poultry?

Import duties vary by country and depend on the specific HS code and weight category. Check with your local customs authority for precise rates.

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0105 — Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls

Chapter 01: Live animals

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 0105 when importing live poultry such as chickens, ducks, or turkeys. For example, if you're shipping live chickens weighing 150 grams each, this heading applies. Understanding the weight classifications is crucial for correct tariff application.

When deciding between the HS-6 lines under this heading, consider the specific species and their weight. For instance, HS-6 010511 is for live fowls of the species Gallus domesticus weighing not more than 185 grams, while HS-6 010594 covers those same fowls but weighing more than 185 grams.

If you're importing live ducks, you would choose HS-6 010513 for those weighing not more than 185 grams, whereas HS-6 010599 is for ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls exceeding that weight limit. Make sure to verify the weight to select the correct subheading.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

live poultry import · Gallus domesticus · turkeys · ducks · geese · guinea fowls · HS-4 0105 · HS-6 classifications · weight categories · poultry shipping · import duties · tariff codes · live animal regulations · poultry species · weight limits · customs clearance

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Live chickens (Gallus domesticus) weighing 150 grams.
Live turkeys weighing 180 grams.
Live ducks weighing 170 grams.
Live geese weighing 190 grams.
Live guinea fowls weighing 160 grams.
Live fowls (Gallus domesticus) weighing 200 grams.
Mixed shipment of live ducks and geese, each weighing over 185 grams.

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is the difference between HS-6 010511 and HS-6 010594?: HS-6 010511 covers live fowls of the species Gallus domesticus weighing not more than 185 grams, while HS-6 010594 is for those weighing more than 185 grams.
How can I classify live ducks for import?: For ducks weighing not more than 185 grams, use HS-6 010513. If they weigh more than 185 grams, select HS-6 010599.
What documentation do I need for importing live poultry?: You'll typically need health certificates, import permits, and compliance with local regulations regarding live animal imports.
Can I mix different types of poultry in one shipment?: Yes, but ensure you classify them correctly according to their respective HS-6 codes based on weight and species.
What are the import duties for live poultry?: Import duties vary by country and depend on the specific HS code and weight category. Check with your local customs authority for precise rates.

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