Live Zebra Finch from China

Zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) are small, colorful songbirds native to Australia, commonly imported as pets for their cheerful chirping and ease of breeding in captivity. They fall under HTS 0106.39.0100 as other live birds not specifically enumerated, such as pigeons or poultry.

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)

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Import Tips

• Obtain a VS Form 17-29 permit from USDA APHIS for live bird imports and ensure veterinary health certification

• Comply with CITES if applicable for certain species; quarantine requirements apply at approved ports

• Avoid misclassification as poultry; declare exact species and quantity accurately to prevent penalties