Turkey poults

General facts

About this type of product or system in general — not about any supplier.

Species

Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Purpose

Turkey meat production or breeder flocks

Stage

Day-old, live animal

Indicative HS heading

0105.12 (turkeys, ≤ 185 g) — indicative six-digit heading; the national tariff line and any ruling decide[2]

Traceability, packaging and logistics

Traceability

Consignment linked to hatchery, hatch date and parent flock.

Packaging

Ventilated poult boxes; state poults per box.

Handling and transport

Live-animal transport with controlled temperature and journey time.

What to specify in your request

• Required strain and sex
• Quantity, placement dates, transport and destination
• Vaccination programme at the hatchery

Documents buyers commonly ask for

Where the product and route require them. Requirements differ by product and country; there is no single checklist.

• International veterinary certificate meeting the importing country's conditions
• Vaccination record for the consignment
• Import permit (buyer side)

Who does what

You (buyer)

State your specification, destination and documents; you keep your own import permissions and due diligence.

HatchMatch

Reviews the request and contacts suppliers on your behalf. It does not produce, sell or export the goods.

Producers and suppliers

Respond through HatchMatch and are responsible for their products meeting the rules that apply.

Related guides

• Turkey farm projects
• Day-old chick and hatching egg sourcing guide

Related categories

• Hatching eggs
• Pullets & live birds
• Breeds & strains

Sources and references

Published standards and reference sources for context — not endorsements and not evidence about any supplier.

1. WOAH: Terrestrial Animal Health Code — Certification procedures (live animals, hatching eggs) (checked 2026-10-23)
2. World Customs Organization: HS Nomenclature 2022 edition (checked 2026-10-23)