Live Praying Mantises (Tenodera sinensis) from Mexico
Live praying mantises (Tenodera sinensis), also known as Chinese mantises, are used for biological pest control in gardens and as exotic pets. They are voracious predators. As live insects, they are classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0101210000–0106900090).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0106).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify that the mantis species is not regulated in Canada; some species may require permits from CFIA
• Ship them in individual containers to prevent cannibalism during transit
• Provide documentation on their intended use (e.g
• pest control) to assist customs