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Live Praying Mantises (Tenodera sinensis) from Mexico

Chinese mantises used for biological pest control in gardens and as exotic pets. They are voracious predators. Classified as other live insects.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Live Praying Mantises (Tenodera sinensis) from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0106.49.00.90