Live Pet Prairie Dog from Japan
Live black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) captive-bred for pets. Classified HTS 0106.19.91.95 as other mammals, excluding wild rodents or those for research. Controversial pet due to plague risks.
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
• Mandatory plague (Yersinia pestis) testing and negative certification required
• Federal ban on interstate sales; import only for personal use
• APHIS permit with detailed quarantine plan essential