Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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