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
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
• 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