Live Pet Tarantula from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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