0207.12.00.20 - Young (broilers, fryers, roasters and capons)

This HTS classification covers young chickens, specifically broilers, fryers, roasters, and capons, that have been prepared for import or export in a frozen state and are presented as whole birds, not cut into pieces. The "young" designation refers to birds typically raised for meat production, as opposed to older laying hens. The key criteria for this classification are the age of the bird, its classification as poultry of heading 0105, and its condition of being frozen and whole.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 0207.12.00.40, which covers "other" young chickens that are not cut in pieces and are frozen. The distinction between "young (broilers, fryers, roasters and capons)" and "other" is crucial. While both cover whole, frozen young chickens, the specific description of 0207.12.00.20 points to conventionally recognized meat breeds and age groups for poultry production. The "other" category would likely encompass less common or differently aged/bred young chickens that still meet the general criteria of being frozen and not cut.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is complete at this level. Importers and exporters should ensure that the frozen poultry they are classifying accurately fits the description of young chickens (broilers, fryers, roasters, and capons) and is presented whole, not cut, to ensure correct declaration and duty assessment.