Live Madagascar Hissing Cockroach from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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