Live Mandrill Baboon from Japan
Live mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) imported for primate behavior studies in university-affiliated public exhibits. Demonstrates social structure, color signaling, and Old World monkey evolution for educational purposes. Qualifies under 9810.00.70.00 for scientific collections.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include behavioral study protocols from accredited institution proving scientific exhibition intent
• Comply with USDA APHIS primate import regulations including negative TB testing
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring public access; private research disqualifies from this HTS