Heading 0106
HTS code 0106 — Other live animals
- Chapter
- 01 — Live animals
- Tariff lines
- 18
- General duty
- General duty rates from 1.8% to 4.8%, with 13 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 0106
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0106.11.0000 | Primates (Other live animals > Mammals) | Free | No. |
| 0106.12.0100 | Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) (Other live animals > Mammals) | Free | No. |
| 0106.13.0000 | Camels and other camelids (Camelidae) (Other live animals > Mammals) | Free | No. |
| 0106.14.0000 | Rabbits and hares (Other live animals > Mammals) | Free | No. |
| 0106.19.3000 | Foxes (Other live animals > Mammals > Other) | 4.8% | No. |
| 0106.19.9120 | Dogs (Other live animals > Mammals > Other > Other) | Free | No. |
| 0106.19.9195 | Other (Other live animals > Mammals > Other > Other) | Free | No. |
| 0106.20.0000 | Reptiles (including snakes and turtles) (Other live animals) | Free | No. |
| 0106.31.0000 | Birds of prey (Other live animals > Birds) | 1.8% | No. |
| 0106.32.0000 | Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos) (Other live animals > Birds) | 1.8% | No. |
| 0106.33.0000 | Ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) (Other live animals > Birds) | 1.8% | No. |
| 0106.39.0100 | Other (Other live animals > Birds) | 1.8% | No. |
| 0106.41.0000 | Bees (Other live animals > Insects) | Free | kg |
| 0106.49.0010 | Leaf cutter bee larvae (Other live animals > Insects > Other) | Free | kg |
| 0106.49.0090 | Other (Other live animals > Insects > Other) | Free | kg |
| 0106.90.0110 | Worms (Other live animals > Other) | Free | kg |
| 0106.90.0120 | Bait (other than worms) (Other live animals > Other) | Free | kg |
| 0106.90.0180 | Other (Other live animals > Other) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 0106
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- USDA Import PermitRequired
Must be obtained before shipment arrives
- Veterinary Health CertificateRequired
Issued by official vet in country of origin
- APHIS Import Permit for Animal Products (VS 17-129)Conditional
Required for animal products, byproducts, or in-transit shipments
- FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional
Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species
Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 0106?
- HTS heading 0106 covers other live animals. It sits in Chapter 01 (live animals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 0106?
- General duty rates from 1.8% to 4.8%, with 13 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0106 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.