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U.S. imports of extinct or endangered species specimens and parts for scientific collections (HS 970522) totaled $69K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Extinct or Endangered Species Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections imports of $69K in April 2026 ran 62% below the year-to-date monthly average of $183K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSpecimens and parts of extinct or endangered species held as collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, or paleontological interest — including fossils, taxidermy, and preserved biological material — are classified under tariff line 9705220000 and sit at the intersection of trade law and wildlife conservation regulation. CITES is the primary international framework governing trade in endangered species specimens, and US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) permits are required for CITES-listed material regardless of whether the specimen is classified as a collectible. Canada and Germany are leading suppliers to the US under this heading. Importers of fossil material should note that while most fossils are not CITES-listed, certain paleontological specimens from countries with national patrimony laws may be subject to export restrictions that CBP and USFWS will scrutinize.
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Importers must obtain a CITES import permit from USFWS and a corresponding CITES export permit from the country of export. The shipment must enter through a designated USFWS port of entry and be declared on a Wildlife Declaration form (Form 3-177). Additional permits may be required under the Endangered Species Act or the Marine Mammal Protection Act depending on the species.
Most fossils are not CITES-listed because CITES covers extant (living) species and their derivatives. However, fossils of certain species — such as some sea turtles or marine mammals — may involve CITES-listed taxa. More commonly, the risk with fossil imports is national patrimony law: countries like Mongolia, China, and Morocco restrict export of paleontological material, and CBP may detain shipments lacking proper export documentation from the source country.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGAPORE | -- | $85K | +$85K |
| CANADA | $60K | -- | -$60K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| MEXICO | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| NORWAY | -- | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705220000 | EXTINCT OR ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PARTS THEREOF | $69K | 2.92% | $250 |
EXTINCT OR ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PARTS THEREOF
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9705220000 | EXTINCT OR ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PARTS THEREOF | $85K |
EXTINCT OR ENDANGERED SPECIES AND PARTS THEREOF
300 kg
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS NOT OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970191
PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PASTELS, OVER 100 YEARS
HS 970121
ORIG SCULPT, STATUARY NOT OV 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970390
COLLAGES AND SIM DECORATIVE PLAQUES NOT OV 100 YRS
HS 970199
ORIG SCULPTURE, STATUARY OVER 100 YRS ANY MATERIAL
HS 970310
ANTIQUES OF AN AGE 100 YEARS TO 250 YEARS
HS 970690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $44K | $85K | +$41K |
| South Dakota | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| Oregon | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $85K | +$85K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $44K | -- | -$44K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $13K | -- | -$13K |