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Thylacine Skull Replica Cast

A high-fidelity resin cast of a Tasmanian tiger (Thylacine) skull, made from a museum molding of the original extinct specimen. This cast is a faithful reproduction of a zoological piece, but as a replica, it may not qualify as a collectors' piece of an extinct species under tariff item 9705.22.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9705.10.00Same rate: Free

If the replica is part of a historical collection with educational value

Reproductions of historical pieces may be classified under a broader collectors' piece heading if they have significant educational interest.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Clarify with customs that the item is a replica, as it may not qualify for this tariff item if it is a mass-produced reproduction

• Provide documentation of the original specimen's provenance if possible

• Check if the replica is subject to any CITES restrictions, as some reproductions may still be regulated

Related Products under Tariff item 9705.22.00

Caribbean Monk Seal Skull

A cleaned and articulated skull of the extinct Caribbean monk seal (Neomonachus tropicalis), a rare marine mammal specimen intended for scientific or educational collections. This item qualifies as a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct species under tariff item 9705.22.00.

Great Auk Skin Specimen

A preserved study skin of the extinct great auk (Pinguinus impennis) with wings folded, used in ornithological research collections. This specimen is a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct species, fitting the scope of tariff item 9705.22.00.

Heath Hen Specimen Skin

A prepared study skin of the extinct heath hen (Tympanuchus cupido cupido), with measurements and labels from early 20th-century collections. This item is a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct subspecies, falling under tariff item 9705.22.00.

Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Mount

A taxidermied mount of the presumed extinct ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis), posed in a natural foraging position. This mount is a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct or endangered species, fitting tariff item 9705.22.00.

Labrador Duck Mount

A taxidermy mount of the extinct Labrador duck (Camptorhynchus labradorius), a rare North American sea duck specimen. This mount is a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct species, falling under tariff item 9705.22.00.

Mounted Dodo Bird Specimen

A professionally mounted taxidermy specimen of the extinct dodo bird (Raphus cucullatus), complete with original feathers and skeletal structure, sourced from historical collections. This specimen is a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct species, fitting tariff item 9705.22.00.