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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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