Personal Trophy Elk Mount from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Must be personally killed by the returning resident and accompanied on return; provide hunting license and export permits from origin country
• Documentation proving noncommercial intent (e.g
• personal photos, no sales intent) required to avoid reclassification