Live Scorpion from Japan
Live emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator), imported for exotic pet enthusiasts. HTS 0106.90.0180 covers this other live arachnid not specified elsewhere in heading 0106.
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
• Secure USFWS declaration; CITES permit needed for Appendix II scorpions
• Use escape-proof ventilated containers compliant with IATA live animal regulations