Loading...
HSChapter 01
Camels, dromedaries, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos all fall within tariff line 0106130000, making this a taxonomically broad heading that spans both Old World and New World camelid species with very different commercial profiles. USDA APHIS governs import conditions, including health certificates addressing foot-and-mouth disease, tuberculosis, and brucellosis status, with specific requirements varying by species and country of origin. Canada is the leading source country, primarily reflecting cross-border movement of llamas and alpacas within the North American specialty-fiber and livestock-show industry. Importers of Old World camelids (camels and dromedaries) face additional scrutiny given Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) concerns associated with dromedary camels.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
No — while all camelids share the same HTS classification (0106130000), APHIS applies species-specific import conditions. Llamas and alpacas from Canada are subject to health certificates addressing tuberculosis and brucellosis, consistent with North American livestock trade norms. Dromedary and Bactrian camels face additional disease considerations, including MERS-CoV screening requirements, and may require more extensive pre-export testing depending on the country of origin.
Importers generally need a USDA APHIS import permit, a veterinary health certificate issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirming the animals are free of specified diseases (including tuberculosis and brucellosis), and documentation of the animals' registration or pedigree if they are being imported as registered breeding stock. The health certificate must be endorsed by a CFIA accredited veterinarian and should be obtained close to the shipment date to remain valid at the port of entry.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 010613 — Live Camels and Other Camelids. Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0106130000 | CAMELS AND OTHER CAMELIDS (CAMELIDAE), LIVE | $0 | -- |
CAMELS AND OTHER CAMELIDS (CAMELIDAE), LIVE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0106130000 | CAMELS AND OTHER CAMELIDS (CAMELIDAE), LIVE | $0 |
CAMELS AND OTHER CAMELIDS (CAMELIDAE), LIVE
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEETGRASS, MT | -- | -- | -- |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | -- | -- |