Game animals (including birds and fish) killed abroad by him and imported by him for noncommercial purposes
Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States who is a returning resident thereof (including American citizens who are residents of American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States): > Game animals (including birds and fish) killed abroad by him and imported by him for noncommercial purposes
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
Products classified under HTS 9804.00.55
Mounted Gemsbok Oryx Head
African gemsbok trophy head mount from Namibian hunt, returned by American hunter for personal display. Game animals killed abroad for noncommercial purposes covered by HTS 9804.00.55 exemption.
Personal Trophy Elk Mount
A full mount of an elk killed during a personal hunting safari abroad, imported by the hunter for personal trophy display at home. This falls under HTS 9804.00.55 as game animals killed abroad by the returning resident for noncommercial personal use, not for sale or trade.
Mounted African Cape Buffalo Head
A professionally mounted head of a Cape buffalo taken during a personal big game hunt in Africa, brought back by the hunter for home display. Qualifies under 9804.00.55 as noncommercial game trophy imported by the individual who killed it.
Personal Alaskan King Salmon Catch
Fresh chinook (king) salmon caught by a U.S. resident during a private fishing trip abroad, frozen and imported for personal consumption. Covered by 9804.00.55 as fish killed abroad for noncommercial family use by the returning resident.
Mounted Wild Turkey Gobbler
Full-strut mount of a wild turkey tom killed during an international hunting trip, imported by the hunter for personal sporting collection. HTS 9804.00.55 applies to game birds personally killed abroad for noncommercial purposes.
Personal Trophy Axis Deer
Shoulder mount of an Axis deer taken on private hunting ranch abroad, returned by hunter for home man cave display. Qualifies under 9804.00.55 for game animals personally killed for noncommercial trophy purposes.
Fresh Caught Dorado Mahi-Mahi
Fresh dolphinfish (mahi-mahi) caught during offshore sportfishing charter abroad, imported frozen for personal/family meals. HTS 9804.00.55 covers personally caught game fish for noncommercial use.
Mounted Pheasant Full Body
Full body flying mount of ringneck pheasant shot during European bird hunt, brought home by sportsman for collection. Game birds under 9804.00.55 when personally killed abroad for noncommercial purposes.
Personal Black Bear Rug
Full bearskin rug from black bear killed on Canadian hunt, imported by hunter for cabin decor. Qualifies as game animal killed abroad for noncommercial personal use under HTS 9804.00.55.
Sport-Caught Yellowfin Tuna
Whole yellowfin tuna caught on private sportfishing trip in Pacific waters, filleted and frozen for home consumption. Game fish personally killed qualifies under 9804.00.55 for noncommercial import.