Live Emu Breeding Pair
A mated pair of adult emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) imported together for reproduction on U.S. ranches. Classified as live emus under HTS 0106.33.00.00, treated as individual animals despite set packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other birds sold as breeding sets
Breeding sets of non-ostrich/emu birds would use other birds subheading.
If for immediate slaughter
Wholly grown animals for immediate slaughter enter under Chapter 98 duty-free.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as two separate animals even if shipped as pair; obtain CITES export permit if from wild stock; monitor for transport stress to prevent mortality claims
Related Products under HTS 0106.33.00.00
Live Ratite Mixed Ostrich-Emu
Mixed shipment of live ostriches and emus for diversified farm stock. HTS 0106.33.00.00 covers both species in this subheading.
Live Breeding Ostrich Female
A mature female ostrich (Struthio camelus) imported for breeding purposes to produce offspring on farms. Classified under HTS 0106.33.00.00 as it is a live ostrich, explicitly covered in this subheading for ostriches and emus. Excludes aquatic birds or those in heading 9508.
Live Ostrich Breeding Stock
Select live ostriches (Struthio camelus) as foundation breeding stock for U.S. farms. HTS 0106.33.00.00 for ostriches, not purebred-specific unless certified.
Live Juvenile Emu Male
A young male emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) under one year old, suitable for farm rearing or breeding stock. Falls under HTS 0106.33.00.00 as it explicitly includes emus, distinguishing from other birds like poultry.
Live Ostrich Chick
Newly hatched ostrich chick (Struthio camelus) for farm integration into breeding or meat production programs. HTS 0106.33.00.00 covers all live ostriches regardless of age, excluding fish or cultured products.
Live Mature Ostrich Male
Adult male ostrich (Struthio camelus) over 2 years old for ostrich farm operations including feather or meat production. HTS 0106.33.00.00 specifically for ostriches, separate from poultry in 0105.