Live Praying Mantises (Tenodera sinensis) from Japan
Chinese mantises used for biological pest control in gardens and as exotic pets. They are voracious predators. Classified as other live insects.
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
• 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