Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroach from China
Live Gromphadorhina portentosa cockroaches, popular as feeder insects or exotic pets. Classified in HTS 0106.90.0180 as other live animals not elsewhere specified, excluding aquatic invertebrates.
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
• Provide veterinary health certificate verifying disease-free status; APHIS import permit often required
• Label shipments clearly as 'live insects for pet/feed use' to prevent agricultural inspection delays