Live Arctic Fox from Japan
A live Alopex lagopus, the Arctic fox, typically imported for fur farming or zoological collections. Classified under HTS 0106.19.30.00 as foxes, part of other live mammals not covered by prior headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS VS 17-29 import permit and ensure pre-entry quarantine arrangements at approved facilities
• Provide proof of legal export from origin country, including microchip identification for traceability
• Watch for pitfalls in seasonal import restrictions due to breeding cycles or weather-related health risks