African Grey Parrot from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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