Parrots, macaws, cockatoos, parakeets, and related psittacine birds are subject to some of the most stringent live-animal import controls in US trade law. The Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992 effectively bans commercial import of CITES-listed wild-caught psittacines into the US, limiting lawful trade to captive-bred birds from approved foreign breeding facilities. Belgium and Spain are leading source countries, reflecting Europe's established captive-breeding industry for ornamental psittacines. USDA APHIS requires health certification and quarantine at an approved facility upon arrival, and US Fish & Wildlife Service CITES permits are required for all listed species regardless of captive-bred status.
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The WBCA restricts commercial import of wild-caught CITES-listed birds, but captive-bred psittacines from USFWS-approved foreign breeding facilities can be imported commercially. The exporting facility must be on the USFWS approved list, and CITES permits are still required. Importers should verify facility approval status before contracting, as the approved list is periodically updated.
USDA APHIS requires that imported psittacine birds undergo quarantine at a USDA-approved facility for a minimum of 30 days to screen for exotic Newcastle disease and other pathogens. Quarantine costs are borne by the importer, and birds that test positive may be destroyed or re-exported. Advance reservation of quarantine space is advisable, as capacity at approved stations is limited.
Trade Directory
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106320000 | Psittaciforme-Parrot, Parakeet, Macaw, Cockatoo, Live | — | -- | -- |
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Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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None recorded for this period.