Live Pet Gerbil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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