Live Millipede
Live giant African millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas), a popular terrarium pet. Falls under nesoi other live animals in 0106.90.0180 as a myriapod invertebrate.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for lab or educational dissection
Research-purpose invertebrates may classify as lab animals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• APHIS PPQ 526 permit for invertebrate imports; include origin quarantine details
• Ship in screened containers to prevent escape during transit
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual counting, risking duty miscalculation
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Live Bathynomus giganteus, deep-sea isopods for aquarium display. Classified as other live invertebrates nesoi in 0106.90.0180.
Live Velvet Worm
Live Onychophora species like Euperipatoides rowelli for research pets. HTS 0106.90.0180 nesoi.
Live Cricket
Live Acheta domesticus house crickets, reptile feeders. Classified 0106.90.0180 other.
Live Walking Stick
Live Diapheromera femorata walking sticks for education. Nesoi live animals HTS 0106.90.0180.
Live Tarantula Spider
A live tarantula (Theraphosidae family), such as the Brazilian white knee tarantula, imported for pet trade or educational purposes. It falls under HTS 0106.90.0180 as an other live animal nesoi, not specifically classifiable under earlier subheadings like mammals, birds, or bees.
Live Hornworm Moth Larva
Live tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta) larvae for reptile feeding. HTS 0106.90.0180 other live animals.