Rhesus Macaque Monkey from China
Macaca mulatta, commonly known as the rhesus macaque, is a medium-sized primate widely used in biomedical research for studies on infectious diseases and neuroscience. It falls under HTS 0106.11.00.00 as a live primate mammal, distinct from other animal categories excluded in the chapter notes. These monkeys are imported primarily for scientific laboratories under strict veterinary and CITES regulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES Appendix II export permits from the country of origin and USFWS import declaration; secure USDA APHIS veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status; prepare for quarantine at approved facilities to prevent biosecurity risks