Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Live Birds, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 010639) totaled $212K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Live Birds, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $20K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.51% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Live Birds, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $212K in August 2026 ran 151% above the year-to-date monthly average of $85K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResidual live birds not classified under more specific headings — including songbirds, finches, canaries, doves, and other ornamental species — enter under tariff line 0106390100 and face a multi-agency compliance framework. Belgium and Australia are leading source countries, reflecting Europe's ornamental bird breeding industry and Australia's captive-bred export programs. The Wild Bird Conservation Act restricts commercial import of wild-caught CITES-listed species, channeling trade toward captive-bred birds from USFWS-approved facilities, while USDA APHIS mandates health certification and quarantine for all imported birds. Species identification on the commercial invoice is critical, as classification and permit requirements vary significantly across the wide range of birds that fall into this residual heading.
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5 import shipments a month
The US Fish & Wildlife Service maintains a publicly available list of approved foreign breeding facilities. Importers should verify the specific facility — not just the country — is on the current approved list before contracting, as approvals can be revoked. The facility's USFWS approval number should appear on the CITES export permit and commercial invoice.
USDA APHIS maintains a list of approved quarantine facilities where imported birds must be held — typically for 30 days — to screen for exotic Newcastle disease and other pathogens. Private quarantine facilities approved by APHIS are an option for larger commercial shipments, but must meet APHIS biosecurity standards. Space at approved facilities should be reserved well in advance of shipment.
Subheading 7 of 13 in heading 0106
Subheading 010639 · $212K of $20.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106390100 | Birds, Live, NESOI | $212K | 9.51% | 100.00% | $20K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0106390100 | Birds, Live, NESOI | $139K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$212KYoY · free account
Exports
$139KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2M of Live Birds, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $957K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Belgium and Netherlands together supply 92% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.51% of imports for consumption.