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U.S. imports of live bait (excluding worms) (HS 0106900120) totaled $1.0M in June 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Live Bait (Excluding Worms) paid $98K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $979K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
This classification covers live aquatic or terrestrial organisms used as fishing bait, explicitly excluding worms. Common examples include minnows, leeches, crayfish, and similar live bait species imported or exported for recreational or commercial fishing use. Importers must comply with USDA and Fish & Wildlife Service regulations regarding live organism entry.
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This code covers live organisms such as minnows, leeches, crayfish, and similar creatures used as fishing bait, provided they are not worms, which are classified separately.
Yes, importers typically need to comply with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requirements and may need Fish & Wildlife Service permits depending on the species involved.
Live bait excluding worms generally enters duty-free under this HTS subheading, though specific trade agreements and country of origin may affect the applicable rate.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $979K | -- | -$979K |
| CANADA | $26K | -- | -$26K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |
| CHINA | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.