African Grey Parrot from Japan
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 — 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
• 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