Live Pet Gerbil from China
Live Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) imported as pets, known for burrowing behavior. Under HTS 0106.19.91.95 as other mammals not hamsters or specific rodents; pet trade excludes research or wild imports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Health cert must confirm no Salmonella, common in gerbils
• Import permit required; declare pairs for breeding potential
• Avoid single imports if selling as pairs to prevent welfare issues