Italian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera ligustica) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain a USDA APHIS permit for interstate movement and import; ensure bees are free of diseases like American foulbrood via health certificates
• Use screened packages to prevent escape during transit and comply with state apiary regulations