HS Codes for Frozen Chicken Exports: 0207.12, 0207.14 and 1602.32 Explained
By Adam Benkhou, International Sales, Jufangzhai
Published 10 October 2026 · Updated 10 October 2026
Frozen chicken is classified under HS heading 0207. Whole frozen chickens are HS 0207.12, and frozen chicken cuts and offal, including breast, wings, leg quarters, drumsticks, paws, livers and gizzards, are HS 0207.14. Cooked, breaded or otherwise prepared chicken, such as nuggets and fried chicken, is HS 1602.32.
This guide is for importers, distributors and customs brokers who need the right code for a frozen chicken shipment. It covers the international 6-digit codes, how one national tariff splits them further, and the codes for duck, offal and ready-to-eat products.
Frozen chicken HS codes at a glance
| Whole chicken, frozen | 0207.12 |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast and butterfly breast, frozen | 0207.14 |
| Chicken wings, frozen | 0207.14 |
| Leg quarters, drumsticks and thigh meat, frozen | 0207.14 |
| Chicken paws and feet, frozen | 0207.14 |
| Chicken livers, gizzards and hearts, frozen | 0207.14 |
| Chicken frames, backs and necks, frozen | 0207.14 |
| Chicken mince, frozen | 0207.14 |
| Nuggets, strips, fried chicken and other prepared chicken | 1602.32 |
The 6-digit codes come from the Harmonized System maintained by the World Customs Organization. Fresh or chilled chicken uses different codes: 0207.11 for whole birds and 0207.13 for cuts and offal.
Why the first 6 digits are the same everywhere
The first 6 digits of an HS code are international and identical in every country that uses the Harmonized System. Each country then adds its own digits, usually reaching 8 or 10, to set duty rates, quotas and statistics. So 0207.14 is correct in Almaty, Dubai and Accra, but the full code on your import declaration comes from your own country's tariff.
Example: how the EU tariff splits 0207.14
The European Union's tariff is a clear example of how a country breaks 0207.14 down by cut. These are the official subheadings from the EU TARIC nomenclature:
| 0207 14 10 | Boneless cuts |
|---|---|
| 0207 14 20 | Halves or quarters |
| 0207 14 30 | Whole wings, with or without tips |
| 0207 14 40 | Backs, necks, backs with necks attached, rumps and wing-tips |
| 0207 14 50 | Breasts and cuts thereof |
| 0207 14 60 | Legs and cuts thereof |
| 0207 14 70 | Other bone-in cuts |
| 0207 14 91 | Livers |
| 0207 14 99 | Other offal |
Duck, offal and ready-to-eat HS codes
| Whole duck, frozen | 0207.42 |
|---|---|
| Duck breast, legs, wings, feet and gizzards, frozen | 0207.45 |
| Beef liver, frozen | 0206.22 |
| Sheep liver, frozen | 0206.90 |
| Sheep tail fat (kurdyuk), unrendered | 1502.90 |
| Chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken, fried chicken | 1602.32 |
Full export specifications for each product are listed on our frozen duck, offal and by-products and ready-to-eat chicken pages.
Checklist before you file the declaration
- Confirm the product is frozen. Fresh or chilled chicken uses 0207.11 or 0207.13 instead of 0207.12 or 0207.14.
- Check whether the product is whole, cut, or offal. Whole birds are 0207.12, everything cut or offal is 0207.14.
- Check whether the product is raw or prepared. Breaded, marinated or cooked chicken such as nuggets moves to 1602.32.
- Look up the full 8- to 10-digit code in your country's official tariff, or ask your customs broker.
- Check the import requirements that come with the code: import permit or quota, veterinary health certificate, Halal certificate and certificate of origin.
- Ask your supplier to show the HS code on the proforma invoice and packing list, so every document matches.
Frozen chicken with full export documents
Jufangzhai exports Halal frozen chicken by the full container, with a Halal certificate, veterinary health certificate, certificate of origin and inspection report for every shipment. Our minimum order is one 40ft refrigerated container (27 tons), and we quote CIF, CFR or FOB. Send us your product list through the contact form or on WhatsApp for a quotation.
Frequently asked questions
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Whole frozen chicken is HS 0207.12. Frozen chicken cuts and offal, such as breast, wings, leg quarters, drumsticks, paws and livers, are HS 0207.14. Prepared chicken such as nuggets is HS 1602.32.
Frozen chicken leg quarters are HS 0207.14. In the EU tariff, halves or quarters are 0207 14 20 and legs and cuts thereof are 0207 14 60, so the exact national line depends on how the cut is presented.
Frozen chicken wings are HS 0207.14. In the EU tariff, whole wings with or without tips are 0207 14 30.
Frozen chicken paws and feet are edible offal and fall under HS 0207.14. In the EU tariff they are in 0207 14 99, other offal.
Frozen whole chicken is HS 0207.12. In the EU tariff, birds with neck, heart, liver and gizzard (70% chickens) are 0207 12 10, and birds without them (65% chickens) or otherwise presented are 0207 12 90.
Chicken nuggets and other prepared chicken products are HS 1602.32. The full national code depends on whether the product is cooked and on its chicken content.
Frozen chicken drumsticks are classified under HS 0207.14 (cuts of chicken, frozen). In the EU tariff, drumsticks fall under 0207 14 60, legs and cuts thereof. The full national code depends on your country's customs tariff.
Frozen chicken breast is HS 0207.14. In the EU tariff, boneless breast fillets are 0207 14 10 (boneless cuts) and bone-in breasts are 0207 14 50 (breasts and cuts thereof). The full national code depends on your country's customs tariff.
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