Fresh Bonobo Meat from Germany
Fresh meat from bonobos (Pan paniscus), a type of primate, typically sourced from controlled populations for research or exotic food markets. This falls under HTS 0208.30.00.00 as fresh meat and edible offal of primates, excluding products unfit for human consumption as per chapter notes. It is not covered by headings for unfit meats (0201-0208) or other exclusions like animal blood.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits due to endangered status of primates; include full weight of packaging per US notes; subject to USDA APHIS inspection for disease-free certification