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0106.41.00.00/Package Bees with Queen (3 lb)/Japan

Package Bees with Queen (3 lb) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Label packages clearly with origin and queen status; secure PPQ Form 526 permit in advance

• Inspect for varroa mites at entry and coordinate with CBP for timely release to prevent stress mortality

Package Bees with Queen (3 lb) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0106.41.00.00