Live Tarantula Spider from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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