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Africanized Honey Bees (Controlled Stock) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

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

Limit quantities and use secure, marked containers to prevent escapes

Africanized Honey Bees (Controlled Stock) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0106.41.00.00