U.S. exports of Live Bees (HS 010641) totaled $151K in August 2026.
Live Bees imports of $46K in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $58K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUSDA APHIS regulates the importation of live bees, which require permits and are subject to strict quarantine measures to prevent the introduction of exotic pests such as Varroa mites and small hive beetles. Canada dominates supply under this heading, reflecting the geographic proximity and established commercial pollination industry that ships package bees and queens southward each spring. The single US tariff line (0106410000) covers all live bees, making classification straightforward, but admissibility hinges on APHIS permit conditions and state-level apiary regulations that can vary significantly. Importers should coordinate with APHIS well in advance of the pollination season, as permit processing times and inspection requirements can affect delivery windows.
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Importers must obtain a USDA APHIS permit before shipment. Bees must come from approved countries and establishments, and shipments are subject to port-of-entry inspection. Some US states impose additional apiary import restrictions on top of federal requirements.
Yes. Demand peaks in late winter and early spring when commercial beekeepers replenish colonies ahead of the pollination season. Importers sourcing from Canada should account for APHIS permit lead times and any state-level apiary certification requirements that can delay clearance during this high-demand window.
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$46KYoY · free account
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$151KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $689K of Live Bees and exported $9.6M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 6 of 13 in heading 0106
Subheading 010641 · $151K of $11.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106410000 | Bees, Live | $46K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0106410000 | Bees, Live | $151K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.