Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches from Germany
Blaptica dubia, commonly known as Madagascar hissing cockroaches, are wingless tropical insects popular in the pet trade and educational settings. They produce a hissing sound by expelling air through their spiracles, making them unique among insects. Classified under HTS 0106.49.0090 as other live insects, excluding bees, due to their non-apiary nature.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain a veterinary health certificate confirming the insects are free from diseases and parasites
• Verify if CITES permits are required for tropical species; Madagascar roaches are generally exempt but check origin
• Package in ventilated containers to maintain live status during transit; declare as live animals to avoid misclassification