Live Cottontail Rabbits from Germany
Live New England cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus transitionalis) imported for release in northeastern states to bolster native populations. Classified under 9817.00.70.00 as game animals for U.S. stocking to support rabbit hunting and ecosystem balance.
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
• Verify disease testing for tularemia and rabbit hemorrhagic disease
• Coordinate with state trapping seasons to time releases appropriately