Live Birds (Other)

USDA APHIS governs the importation of live birds not elsewhere classified, requiring import permits, health certificates, and in many cases mandatory quarantine periods to guard against avian disease introduction. The single US tariff line (0106390100) consolidates a wide variety of species — from ornamental cage birds to ratites — making accurate species documentation critical for both classification and CITES compliance where protected species are involved. Belgium and Canada are the leading source countries, with Australia and the Netherlands also prominent suppliers, reflecting the global trade in aviculture and zoological specimens. Importers should confirm APHIS permit requirements well in advance, as processing times and quarantine facility availability can affect shipment timing.