Live poultry of the following kinds — HTS 0105
Live poultry of the following kinds Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas
Chapter 01 › Heading 0105
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0105 is a four-digit category for live poultry of the listed kinds: chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowl. It groups these live birds together based mainly on the animal and its condition as live poultry, rather than on a manufactured material or finished product. It does not generally cover poultry meat, eggs, feathers, or dead birds, which are classified elsewhere.
To reach a specific U.S. 8-digit HTS code, start with the bird’s kind and then review the lower-level subheadings and statistical subdivisions under heading 0105. Those subdivisions may distinguish the type or intended classification of the live bird, such as the species or other descriptions stated in the tariff schedule. Read the full 8-digit description and any applicable section, chapter, or heading notes; do not select a code based only on the heading title.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a live bird and is one of the poultry kinds named in heading 0105.
- Identify the exact kind of bird—such as chicken, duck, goose, turkey, or guinea fowl—and match it to the corresponding subheading language.
- Read every available 8-digit description and compare details such as the bird’s type, age, sex, purpose, or other characteristics if the schedule distinguishes them.
- Check the HTS General Rules of Interpretation, chapter notes, and any relevant classification notes before finalizing the code.
- Verify the current U.S. HTS listing and consult a customs broker or classification specialist if the bird’s description does not clearly match one subdivision.
HTS heading 0105 summary
Live poultry of the following kinds is a 4-digit product category containing 7 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0105.11.00 👉 | Chickens | 0.9¢ each | Free | 4¢ each |
| 0105.12.00.00 👉 | Turkeys | 0.9¢ each | Free | 4¢ each |
| 0105.13.00.00 👉 | Ducks | 0.9¢ each | Free | 4¢ each |
| 0105.14.00.00 👉 | Geese | 0.9¢ each | Free | 4¢ each |
| 0105.15.00.00 👉 | Guinea fowls | 0.9¢ each | Free | 4¢ each |
| 0105.94.00.00 👉 | Chickens | 2¢/kg | Free | 17.6¢/kg |
| 0105.99.00.00 👉 | Other | 2¢/kg | Free | 17.6¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0105?
Live poultry of the following kinds Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.