Budgerigar Parakeet from China
The Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus), or budgie, is a small Australian parakeet kept worldwide as an affordable pet bird. It qualifies under HTS 0106.32.00.00 as a Psittaciformes species. Common in bulk imports for pet stores.
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
• Batch import budgies in groups to minimize stress and shipping costs
• Screen for psittacosis (Chlamydia psittaci) prior to export certification
• Label carriers clearly with 'Live Birds - Fragile' for gentle handling