Saker Falcon from China
Live Saker Falcons (Falco cherrug), Asian steppe falcons, imported for Middle Eastern-style falconry events. HTS 0106.31.00.00 for birds of prey per legal notes. Vulnerable species needing CITES trade controls.
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
• DNA sexing certificate often required; coordinate with falconry associations
• Pitfall: unregistered hoods/accessories bundled