Live Komodo Dragon
A live Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) imported for display in a zoological institution's scientific collection. This critically endangered reptile serves educational purposes by illustrating reptilian evolution, predatory behavior, and island biogeography. Classified under HTS 9810.00.70.00 as a wild animal for scientific/educational exhibition in public collections.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported for breeding or pet trade rather than exhibition
Animals not specifically for scientific/educational public collections classify as other live animals
If personal baggage accompanying traveler for temporary use
Personal effects exemption applies to traveler's own animals, not institutional imports
If imported by nonprofit scientific/educational institutions for non-exhibition research
Institutional scientific imports without public exhibition requirement use different provision
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES Appendix I permit and USFWS declaration proving destination to accredited public zoo/scientific institution
• Provide documentation from receiving institution confirming scientific/educational exhibition use, not commercial sale
• Avoid common pitfall of importing for private collections; must be public scientific institution per HTS notes
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