Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof
Collections and collectors’ pieces of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, paleontological or numismatic interest: > Collections and collectors’ pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical or paleontological interest: > Extinct or endangered species and parts thereof
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 9705.22.00.00
Mounted Dodo Bird Specimen
A professionally mounted taxidermy specimen of the extinct dodo bird (Raphus cucullatus), complete with original feathers and skeletal structure, sourced from historical collections. Classified under HTS 9705.22.00.00 as a collectors' piece of zoological interest featuring an extinct species. Frames or display stands normal to such specimens are included.
Passenger Pigeon Taxidermy Mount
Full-body taxidermy mount of the extinct passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius), preserved with glass eyes and natural plumage for museum display. Falls under HTS 9705.22.00.00 due to its status as a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct species. Suitable for educational or private collections.
Great Auk Skin Specimen
Preserved study skin of the extinct great auk (Pinguinus impennis) with wings folded, used in ornithological research collections. HTS 9705.22.00.00 applies as a zoological collectors' piece of an extinct species. Includes original tags from 19th-century expeditions.
Caribbean Monk Seal Skull
Cleaned and articulated skull of the extinct Caribbean monk seal (Neomonachus tropicalis), a rare marine mammal specimen for cetacean studies. Classified in HTS 9705.22.00.00 as an anatomical/zoological collectors' piece of endangered/extinct species.
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Mount
Taxidermied mount of the presumed extinct ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis), posed in natural foraging position. HTS 9705.22.00.00 for zoological collectors' pieces of extinct or endangered avifauna.
Thylacine Skull Replica Cast
High-fidelity resin cast of Tasmanian tiger (Thylacine) skull from museum molding of original extinct specimen. Qualifies under HTS 9705.22.00.00 if documented as faithful reproduction of endangered/extinct zoological piece for collection.
Heath Hen Specimen Skin
Prepared study skin of the extinct heath hen (Tympanuchus cupido cupido), with measurements and labels from early 20th-century collections. HTS 9705.22.00.00 as zoological collectors' piece of extinct subspecies.
Steller's Sea Cow Rib Bone
Fossil rib bone from the extinct Steller's sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas), cleaned and labeled for paleontological collections. Falls under HTS 9705.22.00.00 as anatomical collectors' piece of extinct marine species.
Labrador Duck Mount
Taxidermy mount of the extinct Labrador duck (Camptorhynchus labradorius), rare North American sea duck specimen. Classified HTS 9705.22.00.00 for zoological collector interest in extinct avifauna.
Pyrenean Ibex Horns
Paired horn sheaths from the extinct Pyrenean ibex (Capra pyrenaica pyrenaica), mounted on wooden plaque normal for trophy collections. HTS 9705.22.00.00 as zoological piece of extinct mammal.