Red-tailed Hawk from China
Live Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) are common North American raptors imported for wildlife rehab centers and education. Classified in HTS 0106.31.00.00 as birds of prey, aligning with live animal chapter excluding aquatic species. Known for their distinctive red tail feathers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit VS 17-29 import permit app 30 days ahead; verify avian influenza-free status
• Pitfall: state-level rehab facility licensing