Sulcata Tortoise from Japan
Centrochelys sulcata, African spurred tortoise, is a large land tortoise imported as pets or breeders. HTS 0106.20.00.00 for live turtles/reptiles.
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
• Size exemptions under Lacey Act; dry shipping media
• Avoid wet season imports prone to shell rot