Golden Eagle from China
Live Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) are majestic raptors imported for falconry, educational displays, or reintroduction programs. HTS 0106.31.00.00 covers birds of prey like eagles, hawks, and falcons, separate from other live birds. They demand specialized transport crates and veterinary oversight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include APHIS Form 7001 health certificate; comply with state falconry regulations post-import
• Pitfall: overlooking temperature-controlled shipping leading to stress mortality
• Register with USFWS Migratory Bird Permit Office