Budgerigar Parakeet from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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