Live Pet Guinea Pig from Mexico
A domesticated guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) imported live as a pet for personal or family use. This falls under HTS 0106.19.91.95 as an other live mammal not specifically enumerated in prior subheadings, such as primates or rodents like hamsters classified elsewhere. It is distinct from wild or farm animals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain a veterinary health certificate from the exporting country confirming the animal is free of contagious diseases
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permit requirements and ensure quarantine upon arrival to prevent disease spread
• Avoid misclassification as research animals, which may require additional permits; declare intended pet use clearly