Mounted African Cape Buffalo Head from Germany
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.
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
• CITES Appendix II permit required for African buffalo; carry original hunting tags and trophy export certificate
• Declare at first port of entry with proof of personal kill (guide affidavit, photos); avoid bonded transport