Live Harbor Seal from China

Phoca vitulina, a Pinnipedia suborder mammal (true seal), used in marine biology research and public aquariums. Classified under 0106.12.01.00 for live seals, excluding those under heading 9508 like round animals.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• MMPA permit mandatory with detailed care plan post-import; ensure haul-out facilities in transport

• Avoid pitfalls like missing APHIS import permit, which halts entry