Live Praying Mantises (Tenodera sinensis) from Germany
Chinese mantises used for biological pest control in gardens and as exotic pets. They are voracious predators. Classified as other live insects.
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
• State permits often required for beneficial insect releases
• Ship oothecae (egg cases) if possible for higher survival
• Screen for parasites common in wild-caught mantids