Live Pet Degu from Canada
Live degus (Octodon degus), small rodents from Chile imported as pets for their social nature. Classified in HTS 0106.19.91.95 as other live mammals not hamsters, guinea pigs, or farm animals. Increasingly popular in pet stores.
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
• Declare group housing needs in import docs to demonstrate welfare compliance
• Obtain APHIS permit and ensure origin country export health certification
• Watch for misdeclaration as wild rodents, which could invoke stricter wildlife rules