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Live Snow Leopard from Germany

Live snow leopard (Panthera uncia) for high-altitude carnivore ecology exhibit in zoological park. Teaches about Central Asian predator adaptations and conservation. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.70.00 scientific collections provision.

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 I documentation mandatory; prove conservation breeding program participation

• Institution letter required specifying exhibit's educational/scientific programming

• Quarantine facility must meet Snow Leopard Network veterinary standards