Frozen Chicken Backs – Wholesale Supplier & Exporter
ATC Group is a trading company. We supply frozen chicken backs in full reefer containers to importers and wholesalers. The backs come from EU-approved plants. They are offered skin-on, as upper backs or lower backs, with or without the tail. They are packed in bulk in a bag inside 10 kg cartons. Every offer states the cut, the origin and the container tonnage.
Key facts
| Species or cut | Frozen chicken backs, bone-in, skin-on |
|---|---|
| Size or weight per piece | Upper back or lower back, with or without tail, stated in each offer |
| Grade | Ungraded |
| Packing and carton weight | 10 kg carton, bulk in a bag |
| Cartons and tonnes per 40ft | Full 40ft reefer, about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on packing) |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Approval | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Shelf life | 12 to 18 months at -18 °C, depending on the producer |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
| Documents | Veterinary health certificate from the origin country ; Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading ; Halal certificate on request ; SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection on request |
| Inspection | SGS or Bureau Veritas on request |
| Halal and minimum order | Halal certificate available on request · One full container |
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What you are buying
- The piece: the chicken back, bone-in and skin-on, after the legs, wings and breast have been cut off.
- Two cuts: upper back and lower back. Every offer states the cut.
- Tail: with or without tail (rump), depending on the offer.
- Size: ungraded.
- Packing: bulk in a bag, 10 kg carton. A plain white carton is possible, depending on the plant.
Specifications
| Product | Frozen chicken backs, bone-in, skin-on |
|---|---|
| Cut | Upper back or lower back, with or without tail, stated in each offer |
| Size | Ungraded |
| Packing | 10 kg carton, bulk in a bag |
| Origin | European Union, EU-approved plants |
| Identification mark | Indicated on the health certificate |
| Container | Full 40ft reefer, about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on packing) |
| Temperature | -18 °C or below |
| Shelf life | 12 to 18 months at -18 °C, depending on the producer |
| Halal | Halal certificate available on request |
| HS code | 0207 14 40 |
| Lead time | 10–21 days after receipt of the bank transfer |
| Incoterms | CIF, CFR, FOB |
Documents supplied
- Veterinary health certificate from the origin country
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Halal certificate on request
- SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection on request
Ordering
The minimum order is one full 40ft reefer. Backs can be loaded with other poultry products (necks, carcasses, leg quarters, wings), subject to loading compatibility. Payment is agreed for each contract and stated in the proforma invoice.
Trade terms
Incoterms
CIF / CFR / FOB
Minimum order
One full container load (FCL)
Inspection
Pre-shipment inspection by SGS available at the buyer's request (quality, quantity, temperature).
Target markets
We do not offer frozen poultry for Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Senegal or Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a chicken back?
It is the chicken back, bone-in and skin-on, after the legs, wings and breast have been cut off.
What is the difference between upper and lower backs?
They are two different cuts of the back. Every offer states which cut is offered.
Do the backs come with the tail?
With or without the tail (rump), depending on the offer.
How are the backs packed?
In bulk in a bag, in 10 kg cartons. One 40ft reefer holds about 26 t net.
What is the shelf life?
12 to 18 months at -18 °C, depending on the producer.
Is halal possible?
Yes, on request, for the full container.
Do you ship to Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Senegal or Nigeria?
No, we do not offer frozen poultry there. Our target markets are Ghana, Togo, Benin (Cotonou), Liberia and Guinea.
Can I mix backs with other products?
Yes, with chicken necks, carcasses, leg quarters or wings, subject to loading compatibility.