Live Scorpion Pet
Live emperor scorpions or similar species, imported as exotic pets. These are other live arachnids not specified elsewhere in Chapter 01, falling under tariff item 0106.90.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check if the species is listed under CITES if endangered
• Ensure the scorpion is shipped in a secure, escape-proof container
• Provide a health certificate from the exporting country's veterinary authority
Related Products under Tariff item 0106.90.00
African Nightcrawler Worms
African nightcrawler worms (Eudrilus eugeniae), imported live for composting and fishing bait. These are other live worms not covered by aquatic invertebrate headings, falling under tariff item 0106.90.00.
Aquarium Worm Starters (Non-Aquatic)
Live grindal worms (Enchytraeus sp.), imported for feeding freshwater fish fry. These are terrestrial worms not covered by aquatic invertebrate headings, falling under tariff item 0106.90.00.
Bait Shop Bulk Fishing Worms
Bulk live nightcrawlers supplied to bait shops for anglers. These are other live worms not covered by aquatic invertebrate headings, falling under tariff item 0106.90.00.
Chicken Coop Composting Worms
Live worms for composting chicken manure in backyard coops. These are other live worms not covered by aquatic invertebrate headings, falling under tariff item 0106.90.00.
Dairy Farm Deworming Starter Worms
Live starter worms for on-farm composting systems in dairy operations, aiding manure breakdown. These are other live worms not covered by aquatic invertebrate headings, falling under tariff item 0106.90.00.
European Nightcrawler Fishing Worms
European nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis) are large, live terrestrial worms used primarily as fishing bait. They are non-aquatic annelids, which places them under the 'other live animals' heading of the Customs Tariff of Canada, specifically tariff item 0106.90.00.