Africanized Honey Bees (Controlled Stock) from Germany
Live Africanized honey bees, selectively bred for low aggression, imported for research or controlled breeding programs. These are live insects of the genus Apis, falling squarely within tariff item 0106.41.00 for bees, and are not excluded by Chapter 1 notes (which exclude fish, crustaceans, microorganism cultures, and heading 95.08 animals).
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Obtain a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit for live bees, as they are regulated under the Health of Animals Regulations
• Ensure the shipment is accompanied by a health certificate from the country of origin
• Declare the bees as live animals at the border and arrange for immediate pickup to minimize stress