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
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
• CITES Appendix II permits required for many species
• Individual ventilated deli cups standard
• USFWS inspection mandatory