Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches from Japan
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 — 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 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