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%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
• 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