Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
Colony of live Madagascar hissing cockroaches imported for educational pets or feeders. HTS 0106.90.01 covers these other live invertebrates used in the pet trade.
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If contaminated with poultry lice
Parasitic invertebrates on birds shift to poultry heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• APHIS requires import permit; declare colony size accurately to meet density rules
• Use escape-proof shipping; inspect for parasites common in roach colonies
• Label as pet/feeders, not pests, to prevent agricultural inspection escalations
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