0207.11.00 - Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled

HTS code 0207.11.00 specifically classifies poultry of the species Gallus domesticus (chickens) that are not cut into pieces and are presented in a fresh or chilled state. This category encompasses whole chickens or halves that retain their original form, as opposed to being further processed into smaller portions. The "fresh or chilled" aspect is critical, indicating that the poultry has been kept at refrigeration temperatures but not frozen.

This classification is distinguished from its siblings primarily by the state of preservation and the form of the poultry. 0207.12.00, for instance, covers identical items (not cut in pieces) but specifies they must be frozen. Conversely, 0207.13.00.00 deals with chicken that has been cut into pieces or consists of offal, regardless of whether it is fresh or chilled. Therefore, the defining criteria for 0207.11.00 are the entirety of the bird (or halves) and the absence of freezing.

The subcategories under 0207.11.00 further refine this classification based on the type of chicken. 0207.11.00.20 is for "young" chickens commonly known as broilers, fryers, roasters, and capons, which are typically raised for meat consumption and are younger at slaughter. The residual classification, 0207.11.00.40, covers "other" chickens not falling into the "young" category. These distinctions are important for trade statistics and potential tariff variations.