Fresh Manatee Meat from Canada
Fresh meat from manatees (Sirenia order), a protected herbivorous marine mammal, rarely traded under special permits. Falls under HTS 0208.40.01.00 for fresh meat of Sirenia mammals like manatees and dugongs. Highly regulated due to endangered status and chapter scope for edible meat.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix I listing demands strict export/import permits; consult USFWS for exceptions
• Ensure immediate chilling post-harvest with temperature logs
• Pitfall: Prohibited in most cases under US law