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0106.41.00.00/Russian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera russica)/Japan

Russian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera russica) from Japan

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.

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

• Source from certified mite-free apiaries; include genetic verification docs

• Use climate-controlled transport and notify state departments of agriculture upon arrival for inspections