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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a breeding culture
Cultures of live animals like breeding colonies may classify under the specific subheading for cultures.
If laboratory-reared for research
Lab animals of a kind used in scientific research have a dedicated provision.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a USFWS permit for arachnids; ensure health certificate from exporter confirms no parasites
• Declare exact species on entry documents to avoid misclassification; check CITES Appendix for protected tarantulas
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient quarantine proof, which can lead to CBP detention
Related Products under HTS 0106.90.01.80
Live Giant Isopod
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 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.
Live Hornworm Moth Larva
Live tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta) larvae for reptile feeding. HTS 0106.90.0180 other live animals.