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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+17.5%19.3%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0106.39.01.00Same rate: 19.3%

If other birds sold as breeding sets

Breeding sets of non-ostrich/emu birds would use other birds subheading.

9817.00.50.00Lower: 10% vs 19.3%

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