Carniolan Honey Bees (Apis mellifera carnica) from China
Carniolan honey bees are gentle, productive bees imported live for commercial beekeeping and crop pollination, especially in almond orchards. Classified under HTS 0106.41.00.00 as they are live bees, distinct from other insects or aquatic animals excluded in Chapter 1 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify queen inclusion and colony strength; provide APIARY inspector certificates from origin country
• Avoid imports during restricted seasons and ensure ventilated shipping containers to maintain live status