Live Emu Breeding Pair from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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