Africanized Honey Bees (Controlled Stock) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Require special APHIS quarantine approval due to defensiveness; include DNA genotyping
• Limit quantities and use secure, marked containers to prevent escapes