HTS US: 0106.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses a wide variety of live animals that do not fall under the categories of horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, or poultry. Key categories include:
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Other Mammals: Rabbits, hares, deer, foxes, mink, and other live game animals.
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Reptiles: Snakes, turtles, lizards, alligators.
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Birds: Birds of prey, parrots, finches, and other birds not considered poultry (e.g., not of the species Gallus domesticus).
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Insects: Bees, live cultures of beneficial insects (e.g., ladybugs for pest control), crickets, silkworms.
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Other Terrestrial Invertebrates.
Code Hierarchy
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Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products (Chapters 01-05)
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Chapter 01: Live Animals
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Heading 0106: Other live animals.
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US HTS Code (10-digit):
0106.XX.XXXX– The final four digits provide a more specific U.S. legal definition for each type of animal.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 0106 is broken down into more specific 6-digit HS codes and 10-digit U.S. HTS codes.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
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| 0106.11 | Mammals: Rabbits and hares | Live rabbits and hares, whether for breeding, meat, or as pets. |
0106.11.0010 |
Live rabbits | |
0106.11.0020 |
Live hares | |
| 0106.12 | Mammals: Primates | Live monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc. Subject to strict CITES and USFWS regulations. |
0106.12.0010 |
Live nonhuman primates | |
| 0106.13 | Mammals: Whales, dolphins, etc. | Live cetaceans. Highly restricted; typically for scientific research or public display under permit. |
0106.13.0000 |
Live whales, dolphins, porpoises | |
| 0106.14 | Mammals: Camels and other camelids | Live camels, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas. |
0106.14.0000 |
Live camels and other camelids | |
| 0106.15 | Mammals: Other | This is a broad category for other mammals not specified above (e.g., live foxes, deer, elephants, big cats, rodents). |
0106.15.0010 |
Live foxes | |
0106.15.0050 |
Other live mammals (e.g., elephants, bears, lions) | |
| 0106.20 | Reptiles (including snakes and turtles) | All live reptiles. |
0106.20.0010 |
Live snakes | |
0106.20.0020 |
Live turtles | |
0106.20.0090 |
Other live reptiles (lizards, alligators, etc.) | |
| 0106.31 | Birds: Birds of prey | Live eagles, hawks, falcons, owls. |
0106.31.0000 |
Live birds of prey | |
| 0106.32 | Birds: Psittaciformes (including parrots) | Live parrots, macaws, cockatoos, parakeets. Often subject to CITES. |
0106.32.0000 |
Live psittaciform birds | |
| 0106.33 | Birds: Ostriches; emus | Live ratites. |
0106.33.0000 |
Live ostriches and emus | |
| 0106.39 | Birds: Other | All other live birds not specified elsewhere (e.g., penguins, flamingos, songbirds). |
0106.39.0040 |
Live pigeons | |
0106.39.0080 |
Other live birds n.e.c. | |
| 0106.41 | Insects: Bees | Live honeybees and bumblebees, often for pollination services. |
0106.41.0000 |
Live bees | |
| 0106.49 | Insects: Other | Other live insects (e.g., crickets for pet food, silkworms, ladybugs). |
0106.49.0000 |
Other live insects | |
| 0106.90 | Other | Other live animals not covered above (e.g., spiders, scorpions, other terrestrial invertebrates). |
0106.90.0000 |
Other live animals n.e.c. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
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Live animals of headings 0101 to 0105 (horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, etc.) have their own specific headings.
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Live fish, crustaceans, and mollusks are classified in Chapter 03.
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Cultures of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, yeast) are classified in Heading 3002.
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Animals for hunting trophies (dead) are typically in Chapter 97.
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Pets traveling with passengers are generally not declared under commercial HTS codes but are subject to separate USDA/CDC regulations.
Notes
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Strict Regulations (USDA/CDC/FWS): This is one of the most heavily regulated headings. Importing animals under 0106 almost always requires permits from one or more agencies:
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USDA-APHIS: For veterinary health concerns and to prevent foreign animal diseases.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): For enforcement of the CITES convention (endangered species) and the Lacey Act. Many birds, reptiles, and mammals are protected.
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC): For animals that can carry diseases transmissible to humans (e.g., monkeys, certain rodents).
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Duty Rates: U.S. import duty rates for HTS 0106 are generally Free (0%), but this can vary. Always verify the specific 10-digit code.
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Prohibitions: The import of many species (e.g., certain bats, primates as pets) is prohibited or severely restricted.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of 100 live Colombian Red-Tailed Boa Constrictors for the pet trade.
US HTS Code: 0106.20.0010 (Live snakes)
Unit of Quantity: Number (No.)
General Duty Rate: Free
Additional Requirements: USFWS Import/Export License and CITES Permit from the country of export are absolutely required. A USDA permit may also be necessary.
Related HTS Codes
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HTS 0101-0105: Other specific live animals (horses, cattle, poultry, etc.).
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HTS 0301: Live ornamental fish.
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HTS 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified (e.g., semen, embryos).
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HTS 9508: Live animals for use in carousels, traveling circuses, and zoos (a specific use case that may overlap, but commercial import is typically under Chapter 1).
