Live Tarantula Slings (Brachypelma spp.) from Japan
Live juvenile tarantulas (Brachypelma species slings), imported for the exotic pet trade. As arachnids (spiders), they are other live animals but specifically insects/other invertebrates under HTS 0106.49.00 context.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CITES Appendix II permits required for many species
• Individual ventilated deli cups standard
• USFWS inspection mandatory