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Live Fruit Fly Cultures (Drosophila melanogaster) from Japan

Live cultures of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), used as feeders for small reptiles, amphibians, and fish. HTS 0106.49.00 covers these other live insects.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Use sealed culture vials to prevent escape and contamination

Include lab origin certificates for research-grade flies

Live Fruit Fly Cultures (Drosophila melanogaster) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0106.49.00