Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroach from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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