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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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