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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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