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Africanized Honey Bees (Controlled Stock) from Germany

Selectively bred low-aggression Africanized honey bee stock, imported live under strict controls for research or breeding. Classified as bees under HTS 0106.41.00.00, ensuring they are live insects not falling under excluded categories.

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

Require special APHIS quarantine approval due to defensiveness; include DNA genotyping

Limit quantities and use secure, marked containers to prevent escapes