African Grey Parrot from China
The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a highly intelligent talking parrot native to Central Africa, prized for its mimicry abilities. It falls under HTS 0106.32.00.00 as a live Psittaciformes bird. Import requires CITES permits due to endangered status.
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
• Obtain CITES export/import permits as African Greys are Appendix I listed
• Provide USDA VS 17-29 health certificate verifying avian disease freedom
• Avoid quarantine delays by ensuring bird arrives in clean, airline-approved carrier