Product classification
HS code for Live cockatoos: 0106.32
Birds, live, Psittaciformes.
Classification of live cockatoos under HS 0106.32
Live cockatoos are classified under HS code 010632. This classification is determined by the taxonomic order of the birds, specifically the Psittaciformes. This order encompasses a wide variety of parrots, parakeets, macaws, and cockatoos. Within Chapter 1 of the Harmonized System, which covers live animals, heading 0106 is reserved for other live animals that are not specifically mentioned in the preceding headings (such as horses, cattle, swine, or poultry). Subheading 010632 is the specific international designation for birds belonging to the parrot family. Customs authorities utilize this code to monitor the trade of exotic birds, ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, and enforce international treaties such as CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), which strictly regulates the movement of cockatoos across borders due to their conservation status.
- Covers
- Sulphur-crested cockatoos
- Galahs (Rose-breasted cockatoos)
- Major Mitchell's cockatoos
- Black cockatoos (various species)
- Corellas
- Umbrella cockatoos
- Moluccan cockatoos
- Also under 0106.32
- PetSmart (pet parrots)
- Loro Parque Fundación (conservation)
- World Parrot Trust (breeding)
- Avian Biotech International (parrot genetics)
Codes often confused with 0106.32
Common mistake. Cockatoos are frequently misclassified under HS code 0105, which is reserved for live poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowls). This error often occurs when birds are being imported for commercial breeding purposes. However, 0105 only applies to domestic fowl. Another common error is using HS code 010639, which is a residual category for "Other birds." Since cockatoos are Psittaciformes, they must be declared under the more specific 010632 code rather than the general 010639 category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010632 (the code used for live cockatoos), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010632 (the code used for live cockatoos) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 39% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 010632, not only live cockatoos.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $8.7M 31% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $6.2M 22% of world exports
- 3 Australia $3.2M 12% of world exports
World total: $28M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.6M 39% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Japan $1.1M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$941K 5.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $17M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for live cockatoos
Brazil classifies live cockatoos under NCM 0106.32.00: HS 0106.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live cockatoos
What is the HS code for Live cockatoos?
The HS code for Live cockatoos is 010632 (Birds; live, Psittaciformes). The international HS code for live cockatoos is 010632, which covers birds of the order Psittaciformes.
How do I classify Live cockatoos for customs?
Live cockatoos is classified under HS code 010632 — Birds; live, Psittaciformes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do I need special documentation to ship cockatoos under this code?
Yes, because most cockatoos are listed under CITES Appendices, you will typically require CITES export/import permits in addition to standard veterinary health certificates and customs declarations.
Which countries are the top exporters of live cockatoos (HS 010632)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010632 (the code used for live cockatoos) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($8.7M, 31% of world exports), Czechia ($6.2M) and Australia ($3.2M). World exports came to about $28M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of live cockatoos (HS 010632)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010632 (the code used for live cockatoos) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $6.6M, 39% of world imports), Japan ($1.1M) and Vietnam (about $941K). World imports came to about $17M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Live cockatoos the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010632 for Live cockatoos is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for live cockatoos in Brazil?
In Brazil, live cockatoos (HS 010632) is classified under NCM 0106.32.00.