Africanized Honey Bees (Controlled Stock) from United States
Africanized honey bees, selectively bred for low aggression, are imported live for research or controlled breeding programs. They are live insects of the genus Apis, falling squarely within the scope of tariff item 0106.41.00 for bees. This item covers all live bees not excluded by Chapter 1 notes, which only exclude fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates, microorganism cultures, and animals of heading 95.08.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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 bees are accompanied by a health certificate from the exporting country's veterinary authority
• Declare the shipment as live animals to the CBSA at the port of entry and be prepared for inspection