Live Praying Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) from China
Live praying mantis nymphs (Tenodera sinensis), imported as pets or biological pest control agents. Classified as other live insects under HTS 0106.49.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm non-invasive status per state; some require permits
• House in ventilated netted enclosures for shipping
• Declare end-use (pet vs biocontrol) for proper inspection