HS Code 0207

Poultry Meat and Edible Offal

HS code 0207 covers fresh, chilled, or frozen poultry meat and offal, necessitating avian health certificates and strict biosecurity documentation.

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HS Code 0207 — Poultry Meat and Edible Offal

This code covers the meat and edible offal of domestic poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls). It includes whole birds and pieces such as wings, breasts, and drumsticks, as well as livers and hearts, in fresh, chilled, or frozen form.

What's included

  • Frozen chicken wings
  • Fresh whole turkey
  • Chicken breasts (chilled or frozen)
  • Duck foie gras (fresh)
  • Chicken livers

What's excluded

  • Poultry fat (not attached to meat) → use 0209 (Unrendered poultry fat is under 0209.)
  • Cooked or canned chicken → use 1602 (Prepared or preserved meat belongs in Chapter 16.)

Common examples

  • Frozen chicken leg quarters
  • Chilled boneless chicken breast
  • Frozen whole duck
  • Fresh turkey drumsticks

Frequently asked questions

Are chicken feet covered under this code?

Yes, edible chicken feet (paws) are classified as edible offal or parts under subheadings of 0207.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 5% - 100% (High protectionism)
  • Documentation: Domestic poultry is often a protected industry with high tariffs and strict quotas to prevent dumping.
  • Typical shipping mode: Reefer
  • Top exporters: Brazil, United States, Netherlands, Poland
  • Top importers: China, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom

Key takeaway

One of the most traded meat commodities globally, but highly sensitive to local agricultural protectionism and health crises.

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