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
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
• 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