Product classification
HS code for Live parakeets: 0106.32
Birds, live, Psittaciformes.
Classification of live parakeets under HS 0106.32
Live parakeets are classified under HS code 0106.32. This code is located in Chapter 1 (Live Animals) under heading 0106, which encompasses 'Other live animals.' Specifically, the 0106.3x series is dedicated to birds. Subheading 0106.32 is reserved for Psittaciformes, an order of birds that includes parakeets, parrots, macaws, and cockatoos. The classification logic is strictly taxonomic; any bird belonging to the order Psittaciformes must be classified here. Parakeets are small to medium-sized parrots with long tail feathers, and their biological classification as psittacines dictates their placement in 0106.32. This code applies regardless of the bird's purpose, whether it is intended for the pet trade, zoological exhibition, or conservation programs. Because many species within the Psittaciformes order are protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), this HS code is frequently monitored by customs authorities to ensure compliance with international environmental treaties. Accurate classification at the subheading level is vital for the application of specific import permits and quarantine regulations that apply to exotic birds.
- Covers
- Live parakeets (e.g., Budgerigars, Monk parakeets)
- Live parrots
- Live macaws
- Live cockatoos and cockatiels
- All other birds of the order Psittaciformes
- 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. Parakeets are sometimes incorrectly classified under HS code 0106.39, which is the 'Other' category for birds. However, since Psittaciformes have a specific subheading (0106.32), the residual category should not be used. They are also occasionally confused with birds of prey (0106.31) or poultry (0105), though their physical characteristics and biological order clearly distinguish them from these groups.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010632 (the code used for live parakeets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010632 (the code used for live parakeets) 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 parakeets.
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 parakeets
Brazil classifies live parakeets 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 parakeets
What is the HS code for Live parakeets?
The HS code for Live parakeets is 010632 (Birds; live, Psittaciformes). The HS code for live parakeets is 0106.32, as they belong to the order Psittaciformes.
How do I classify Live parakeets for customs?
Live parakeets is classified under HS code 010632 — Birds; live, Psittaciformes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are all parrots under the same HS code?
Yes, all members of the parrot family, including macaws and cockatoos, are classified under HS code 0106.32.
Which countries are the top exporters of live parakeets (HS 010632)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010632 (the code used for live parakeets) 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 parakeets (HS 010632)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010632 (the code used for live parakeets) 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 parakeets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010632 for Live parakeets 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 parakeets in Brazil?
In Brazil, live parakeets (HS 010632) is classified under NCM 0106.32.00.