Live European Hares from Germany
Live brown hares (Lepus europaeus) imported for selective release on private hunting estates. This game species qualifies under HTS 9817.00.70.00 when imported expressly for U.S. liberation and natural propagation in approved hunting areas.
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
• Source from EU-approved hare breeding centers with EU health certification
• Prepare predator control plans for release sites as required by some states
• Document non-commercial release intent to avoid agricultural classification