Live Guinea Pig from China
A small domesticated rodent commonly kept as a pet, originating from South America. It falls under HTS 0106.19.91 as a live mammal not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 0106, such as primates or rodents like hamsters classified separately. These are typically imported for the pet trade.
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
• Obtain a veterinary health certificate confirming the animal is free from infectious diseases, as required by USDA APHIS
• Ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act; provide proof of adequate housing and care during transport
• Avoid misclassification as lab animals under 0106.19.20, which could alter duty rates—declare end use clearly