Live Mallard Ducks for Stocking from Germany
Live farm-raised mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) imported to supplement wild waterfowl populations through managed release programs. HTS 9817.00.70.00 covers these game birds when designated for liberation in approved U.S. wetlands and reservoirs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain USFWS migratory bird import permit in addition to USDA veterinary clearance
• Document pinioning or wing clipping removal prior to release to ensure flight capability