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Other live animals

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Heading 0106 covers live animals not provided for in other headings of chapter 01. It is split first by animal type: mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, and other. The mammal, bird, and other groups have further lines for specific species or categories.

Products in this heading

Live monkeys for zoos
Live rabbits
Live parrots and parakeets
Live bees
Live snakes
Live turtles
Live foxes
Live camels

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the animal class first: mammal, reptile, bird, insect, or other.
For mammals, check for primates, cetaceans and similar marine mammals, camelids, rabbits and hares, foxes, dogs, or other mammals.
For birds, check for birds of prey, Psittaciformes, ostriches or emus, or other birds.
For insects, separate bees from other insects.
For other animals, separate worms from other bait and from all remaining animals.

Often confused with

Live horses
Horses are named in heading 0101, not in 0106.
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Live cattle
Bovine animals are named in heading 0102.
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Live pigs
Swine are named in heading 0103.
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Live sheep and goats
Sheep and goats are named in heading 0104.
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Live chickens and ducks
Poultry of listed kinds is named in heading 0105.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for live bees?

Live bees are classified under 0106.41.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on live parrots?

Live parrots and other Psittaciformes are classified under 0106.32.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.8%.

How do I classify live rabbits?

Live rabbits and hares are classified under 0106.14.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.