Ball Python Snake
A live ball python (Python regius), a non-venomous snake native to West Africa, commonly kept as a pet. As a live reptile, it falls under tariff item 0106.20.00, which covers reptiles including snakes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the animal is a mammal rather than a reptile
This tariff item covers other live mammals, not reptiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the snake is accompanied by a valid CITES permit if required, as ball pythons may be regulated
• Declare the animal to the CBSA at the port of entry and have health documentation from the exporting country
• Check with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for any import restrictions on live reptiles
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