Quaker Parrot from Germany
The Quaker Parrot (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Monk Parakeet, is a live bird with olive-gray plumage and a gray breast, native to South America, known for building communal nests. It is classified under tariff item 0106.32.00 as a Psittaciformes species, which includes parrots, parakeets, macaws, and cockatoos. This item applies to live birds imported into Canada for pet trade or personal ownership.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the CITES status of Quaker Parrots; they are not listed in CITES appendices, but ensure compliance with any export permits from the country of origin
• Provide a veterinary health certificate and ensure the bird meets CFIA import standards
• Declare the bird under tariff item 0106.32.00 and be prepared for CBSA inspection to confirm the species and health status