Live Pet Sugar Glider from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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