Caucasian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera caucasica)
Caucasian honey bees prized for long tongues and propolis hoarding, imported live for specialized honey production. HTS 0106.41.00.00 covers these live bees as per Chapter 1's scope for non-excluded animals.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unspecified live insects in bulk
Detailed bee ID keeps in 0106.41; generic shipments might default to other.
If extracts or dead bees
Live only for Chapter 1; byproducts like wax or dead specimens shift chapters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Health cert must specify subspecies; avoid mixing strains in transit
• Register with national bee inspection services pre-export for smooth clearance
Related Products under HTS 0106.41.00.00
Italian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera ligustica)
Live Italian honey bees are a subspecies of the western honey bee commonly imported for pollination services in agriculture and honey production. They fall under HTS 0106.41.00.00 as live bees, specifically within the 'Insects: Bees' category of Chapter 1 for other live animals. These bees are transported in specialized nucs or packages with queens.
Carniolan Honey Bees (Apis mellifera carnica)
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.
Package Bees with Queen (3 lb)
A standard 3-pound package of live honey bees including a mated queen, imported for starting new hives in apiaries. HTS 0106.41.00.00 covers these as live bees for apicultural use, excluding microorganisms or Chapter 95 toys.
Russian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera russica)
Hybrid Russian honey bees bred for varroa mite resistance, imported live for sustainable beekeeping operations. They are classified as live bees under HTS 0106.41.00.00, part of Chapter 1's other live animals excluding fish or cultures.
Nuc Box of Honey Bees (5-Frame Nucleus)
A 5-frame nucleus colony (nuc) of live honey bees with brood, honey, and pollen, ready for hive expansion. Falls under HTS 0106.41.00.00 as live bees, imported in wooden nuc boxes compliant with ISPM 15 standards.
Buckfast Honey Bees
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.