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
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
• 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