Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot from China
The Blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) is a vibrant green parrot with blue forehead markings, popular in the pet trade from South America. Classified under HTS 0106.32.00.00 for live Psittaciformes. Subject to strict wildlife regulations.
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
• Verify CITES Appendix II listing and obtain non-detriment finding from origin country
• Use IATA-compliant crates to prevent stress during air transport
• Declare all birds at CBP inspection to avoid penalties for non-disclosure