Leopard Gecko from Japan
Eublepharis macularius, the leopard gecko, is a nocturnal ground-dwelling lizard from Pakistan and India, favored for its ease of care in terrariums. HTS 0106.20.00.00 covers this live reptile import for hobbyists.
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
• Label as captive-bred to ease CITES; provide acclimation period post-import
• Pitfall: Overlooking state-level possession bans in destination areas