Live Pet Tarantula from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

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Import Tips

• 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