Live Pet African Pygmy Hedgehog from Canada
Live African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) bred for the pet market. HTS 0106.19.91.95 for other live mammals, not wild hedgehogs or specific insectivores. Domesticated for pet ownership.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify state legality; several U.S. states ban hedgehog imports
• Include WNV (West Nile) testing in vet certificate
• Ship in temperature-controlled containers to avoid hibernation stress