Live Sugar Glider from Japan
Small marsupial from Australia and New Guinea, imported as exotic pets. Classified in HTS 0106.19.91 as other live mammals, not primates or specific carnivores. Requires special permits due to native habitat protections.
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 CITES export permit from origin country; USFWS declaration mandatory
• Quarantine period is 30 days minimum; prepare bonding for potential extensions