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U.S. imports of live bees (HS 010641) totaled $51K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Live Bees imports of $51K in April 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $67K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLive honeybees and other bee species are classified under tariff line 0106410000 and are among the most tightly regulated live animal imports due to the risk of introducing parasites such as Varroa mites and pathogens like American foulbrood that threaten domestic pollinator populations. USDA APHIS administers import permits and may restrict or prohibit shipments from countries where certain bee diseases are present. Package bees, queen bees, and bee germplasm may each face distinct permit conditions, and importers should verify current country-specific restrictions before contracting supply.
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Yes. USDA APHIS maintains restrictions or outright prohibitions on live bee imports from countries where certain diseases or parasites — such as the Tropilaelaps mite or small hive beetle strains — pose a risk to US apiaries. Approved source countries and conditions change periodically, so importers must confirm current APHIS guidance before finalizing sourcing arrangements.
USDA APHIS issues permits specific to the type of bee shipment. Queen bees, package bees, and nucleus colonies may each require distinct permit conditions addressing health certification, inspection at origin, and port-of-entry procedures. Importers should apply for the appropriate permit category well ahead of the shipping season.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106410000 | BEES, LIVE | $51K | 10.00% | $808 |
BEES, LIVE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0106410000 | BEES, LIVE | $1.0M |
BEES, LIVE
32.4K kg
CATTLE, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010229
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH
HS 010392
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH
HS 010391
PRIMATES, LIVE
HS 010611
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | -- | $436K | +$436K |
| Hawaii | -- | $343K | +$343K |
| Michigan | $37K | $264K | +$227K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN | -- | $377K | +$377K |
| DETROIT, MI | $51K | $264K | +$214K |
| SIOUX FALLS, SD | -- | $159K | +$159K |