Scarlet Macaw from Mexico
The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is a large, striking red, blue, and yellow parrot from Central and South American rainforests. HTS 0106.32.00.00 covers this live Psittaciformes bird. CITES Appendix I restricts commercial trade.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Secure pre-Convention certificates for captive-bred specimens only
• Arrange 30-day USDA quarantine at approved facility upon arrival
• Document DNA sexing if importing pairs for breeding programs