Live Parakeet from China
Various parakeet species (e.g., monk parakeets) are imported live for pet enthusiasts, noted for their playful behavior. Classified as other live birds under HTS 0106.39.0100.
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
• Check state-level restrictions as some parakeets are invasive and banned
• Maintain shipment temperature logs for compliance audits
• Use bonded carriers experienced in live animal transport