Buckfast Honey Bees from Mexico
Buckfast bees, a hybrid strain known for productivity and gentleness, imported live for hobbyist and commercial apiaries. HTS 0106.41.00.00 applies to all live bees, aligning with Chapter 1 notes excluding only specific aquatic or microbial exclusions.
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
• Confirm hybrid purity with breeder docs; use queen-right packages only
• Comply with federal noxious weed/pest regs and track shipments via APHIS ePermits system