Live Budgerigar from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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