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Live California Sea Lion from China

Zalophus californianus, an eared seal (Otariidae family) of the Pinnipedia suborder, imported for educational displays and behavioral research. HTS 0106.12.01.00 targets live Pinnipedia mammals per chapter notes.

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

Comply with USFWS stranding network protocols if rescued; provide genetic origin proof

Pitfall: Overlooking noise stress in air transport—opt for water-based shipping