Live Tarantula Spider from China
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.
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
• 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