Live Harpy Eagle from Japan
Live harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) imported for neotropical raptor research exhibit in ornithological museum. Illustrates canopy predator ecology and deforestation impacts. HTS 9810.00.70.00 for wild birds in scientific collections.
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
• USFWS raptor import permit plus CITES documentation for Appendix I species required
• Museum must document public lecture series tied to eagle ecology research
• Maintain flight enclosure standards per AAZV guidelines for exhibition specimens