Saker Falcon from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• DNA sexing certificate often required; coordinate with falconry associations
• Pitfall: unregistered hoods/accessories bundled