Live Stick Insect from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain state agriculture permits; federal APHIS for interstate movement post-import
• Declare as 'non-pest species' with scientific backing to speed clearance