Live Pet Tarantula
A live tarantula spider, such as the Chilean rose hair tarantula, imported for the pet trade. It falls under HTS 0106.90.01 as an other live animal not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 1, including exotic arachnids kept as pets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crickets are included as prey in shipment
Live crickets are classified under reptiles and amphibians heading, potentially shifting if bundled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a USDA APHIS import permit and ensure the spider arrives via approved ports with health certification
• Comply with state wildlife laws; some restrict tarantula species to prevent invasive spread
• Avoid misclassification as insects; provide species documentation to confirm arachnid status
Related Products under HTS 0106.90.01
Live Scorpion Pet
A live emperor scorpion or similar species imported as an exotic pet. Classified under HTS 0106.90.01 as other live animals, encompassing arachnids not elsewhere specified.
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.
Live Millipede Pet
Exotic live millipedes, like African giant millipedes, for terrarium pets. Falls under HTS 0106.90.01 as other live animals including myriapods.
Live Stick Insect
Phasmid stick insects imported live for pet collections. HTS 0106.90.01 includes these other live insects not specified elsewhere.
Live Praying Mantis
Live praying mantis oothecae or nymphs for pet enthusiasts. Classified in HTS 0106.90.01 as other live animals, specifically mantodea insects.
Live Giant African Land Snail
Large live Achatina snails imported as exotic pets (where legal). HTS 0106.90.01 covers other live molluscs.