Live Guinea Pig from Japan
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 — 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
• 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