Live Java Sparrow from China
Java sparrows (Lonchura oryzivora) are exotic finches imported live for ornamental aviculture displays. They fall under HTS 0106.39.0100 for 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
• Source from CITES-approved breeders only
• Ventilate crates properly to prevent ammonia buildup
• Retain import permits for at least 5 years per recordkeeping rules