Live Pet Prairie Dog from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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