Gyrfalcon from Germany
Live Gyrfalcons (Falco rusticolus), the largest falcons, are Arctic natives imported for elite falconry and breeding. HTS 0106.31.00.00 designates them as birds of prey per official chapter notes excluding microorganisms or game trophies. Prized for speed and plumage variations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix I required; use IATA-compliant live animal containers
• Common issue: incomplete microchip documentation for identification