Live Ostrich for Leather Production from China
Live ostrich (Struthio camelus) raised for eventual hide harvest in leather industry. HTS 0106.33.00.00 covers live import stage, prior to slaughter.
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
• Document end-use as grower stock, not slaughter; comply with hide traceability regs; avoid overfeeding during transit to prevent health issues