Other live animals — HTS 0106
Other live animals
Chapter 01 › Heading 0106
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0106 is a broad category for “other live animals.” It generally covers live animals that are not classified in the other more specific live-animal headings, such as certain mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, and other animals. The heading is a starting point, not the final classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subheading structure and identify the animal’s specific type or species. In this category, classification is usually based on the animal itself—such as its species, biological group, or other stated description—rather than on material, as would be common for manufactured goods. The full U.S. tariff schedule may also require a 10-digit statistical suffix for reporting purposes.
What to check
- Identify the animal precisely, including its common name and scientific name where possible.
- Read every nested subheading under 0106 and match the description to the animal’s species or biological group.
- Check whether the animal is classified elsewhere in Chapter 1 before using heading 0106.
- Confirm whether the shipment includes live specimens, and review any separate wildlife, animal-health, quarantine, or permit requirements.
- Verify the final 8-digit code—and any required 10-digit statistical suffix—against the current HTSUS or with a qualified customs broker.
HTS heading 0106 summary
Other live animals is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0106.19 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106.11.00.00 👉 | Primates | Free | — | 15% |
| 0106.12.01.00 👉 | 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) | Free | — | 15% |
| 0106.13.00.00 👉 | Camels and other camelids (Camelidae) | Free | — | 15% |
| 0106.14.00.00 👉 | Rabbits and hares | Free | — | 15% |
| 0106.20.00.00 👉 | Reptiles (including snakes and turtles) | Free | — | 15% |
| 0106.90.01 👉 | Other | Free | — | 15% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0106?
Other live animals. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.