9810.00.70.00 - Wild animals (including birds and fish) imported for use, or for sale for use, in any scientific public collection for exhibition for scientific or educational purposes

This HTS classification, 9810.00.70.00, is specifically designated for live wild animals, including birds and fish, that are imported with the express purpose of being housed in or sold to a scientific public collection. The intended use of these animals is for exhibition, with a clear focus on scientific or educational objectives. This classification is not for commercial trade of animals for general purposes, nor for private collections.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial. While other HTS codes within Chapter 01, for instance, cover live domestic animals like horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry for various purposes, this particular code focuses exclusively on *wild* animals for *scientific public collections*. The key differentiating factors are the wild nature of the animals, their designated destination (a public scientific collection), and their specific use (exhibition for scientific or educational purposes), rather than for consumption, breeding, or general commerce.

As a leaf node, 9810.00.70.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this code relies heavily on the importer's documentation to demonstrate that the imported wild animals meet the stringent criteria of being intended for a scientific public collection for exhibition purposes. Proof of the importing entity's status as a scientific public collection or evidence of a sale specifically for such an institution will be paramount for accurate classification.