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Live Stick Insect from Japan

Live Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus), bred for educational and pet use. Classified as other live animals nesoi under HTS 0106.90.0180.

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

• Obtain state agriculture permits; federal APHIS for interstate movement post-import

• Declare as 'non-pest species' with scientific backing to speed clearance