Live Millipede from China
Live giant African millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas), a popular terrarium pet. Falls under nesoi other live animals in 0106.90.0180 as a myriapod invertebrate.
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
• 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