Live Cockatiel from China
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are medium-sized parrots imported live for the pet market, popular for their crest and whistling abilities. HTS 0106.39.0100 applies to these other live birds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include international health certificate issued within 10 days of shipment
• Declare intended use as pets to avoid reclassification as breeding stock
• Monitor for Lacey Act declarations on species legality in the US