Live Pet Chinchilla from China
Live chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera) imported as pets, known for their soft fur and nocturnal habits. Falls under HTS 0106.19.91.95 for other mammals excluding fur-bearing animals primarily for fur production or specific rodents. Pet trade distinguishes from fur farm stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include proof of dust bath compatibility in habitat declarations if questioned on welfare
• Ensure import permit specifies pet use, not fur production, to avoid reclassification
• Vaccination records against common chinchilla diseases like Giardia must accompany shipment