Live Tarantula Hawk Wasps (Pepsis spp.) from United States
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 — United States → Canada
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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