Live Tarantula Hawk Wasps (Pepsis spp.) from Mexico
Live Tarantula Hawk Wasps (Pepsis spp.) are large, striking predatory wasps with iridescent wings, imported for advanced entomology collections. They fall under tariff item 0106.49.00 as 'other live insects' not elsewhere specified, and are subject to Canada's import controls on live animals.
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
• Ensure the wasps are accompanied by a valid import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), as live insects may require health certification
• Declare the shipment as 'live animals' to the CBSA and provide the scientific name (Pepsis spp.) to avoid delays
• Verify that the species is not listed under Canada's invasive species regulations before shipping