Live Pet Sugar Glider from China

Live sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps), small marsupials imported as exotic pets. This HTS 0106.19.91.95 covers other live mammals not equines, camels, primates, or whal/dolphin/etc., distinguishing pet trade from wildlife or zoo imports. Popular in the exotic pet market.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Check CITES Appendix status; sugar gliders may require export permits from origin country

Provide veterinary certificate verifying disease-free status and microchip for identification

Be aware of state-level bans on sugar gliders; federal import okays but local laws restrict sales