Live Budgerigar from China
Budgerigars, or budgies (Melopsittacus undulatus), are small parakeets imported live as inexpensive pet birds that can mimic speech. They qualify under HTS 0106.39.0100 as other live birds.
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
• Ship in ventilated IATA-approved containers with food and water provisions
• Avoid peak heat seasons to prevent mortality during transit
• Cross-check against USFWS prohibited species lists before importing