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U.S. exports of live bees (HS 010641) totaled $199K in July 2026.
Live Bees imports of $27K in July 2026 ran 55% below the year-to-date monthly average of $60K.
Last updated: July 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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4 shipments/mo
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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Subheading 8 of 13 in heading 0106
Subheading 010641 · $27K of $36.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106410000 | Bees, Live | $27K | 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 | $199K |
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.
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$27KYoY · Pro
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$199KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.