(a) Dead bees imported into or transiting the United States must be either:
(1) Immersed in a solution containing at least 70 percent alcohol or a suitable fixative for genetic research;
(2) Immersed in liquid nitrogen; or
(3) Pinned and dried in the manner of scientific specimens.
(b) Dead bees are subject to inspection at the port of entry in the United States to confirm that the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section have been met.