Caucasian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera caucasica) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Health cert must specify subspecies; avoid mixing strains in transit
• Register with national bee inspection services pre-export for smooth clearance