Live Orca Killer Whale from Germany
Orcinus orca, the largest dolphin species in the Cetacea order, imported for zoological parks and scientific studies on marine mammal behavior. Falls under 0106.12.01.00 as a live Cetacean mammal, distinct from fish per Chapter 1 exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Secure advance USFWS permit under MMPA and CITES; use specialized transport vessels with life support systems
• Pitfall: Incomplete IUCN status documentation can delay clearance; verify origin country's breeding certification