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HSChapter 01
Falcons, hawks, eagles, owls, and other raptors classified as birds of prey occupy a uniquely restricted niche in live animal trade: virtually all species are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (where applicable), and CITES Appendix I or II listings. USDA APHIS issues import permits and enforces health certification requirements, while the US Fish & Wildlife Service controls CITES documentation. Canada is the leading source country, consistent with the North American falconry and captive-breeding community. Commercial trade is extremely limited; most lawful imports involve captive-bred birds for licensed falconers or accredited facilities.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Yes, but the process is multi-layered. The importer must obtain a CITES import permit from the US Fish & Wildlife Service (and the exporter must have a CITES export permit), an APHIS import permit, and must comply with applicable state falconry licensing requirements. The bird must be captive-bred and accompanied by documentation proving its captive origin; wild-caught raptors face near-total import prohibition.
The MBTA covers most native North American raptor species regardless of whether individual birds are wild-caught or captive-bred. Importation without the required FWS permits constitutes a federal violation. Some non-native species may fall outside MBTA jurisdiction but remain subject to CITES and Lacey Act requirements, so species-level legal review is essential before any raptor import.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| CANADA | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0106310000 | BIRDS OF PREY, LIVE | $0 | -- |
BIRDS OF PREY, LIVE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0106310000 | BIRDS OF PREY, LIVE | $6K |
BIRDS OF PREY, LIVE
2 no
CATTLE, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010229
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH
HS 010392
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH
HS 010391
PRIMATES, LIVE
HS 010611
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| Florida | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WA | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | -- | -- |