Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Extinct or Endangered Species Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections (HS 970522) totaled $292K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Extinct or Endangered Species Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections imports of $292K in August 2026 ran 73% above the year-to-date monthly average of $168K.
Last updated: August 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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Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 9705
Subheading 970522 · $292K of $31.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9705220000 | Extinct or Endangered Species and Parts Thereof | $292K | 0.00% | 2.57% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9705220000 | Extinct or Endangered Species and Parts Thereof | $23K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$292KYoY · free account
Exports
$23KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.1M of Extinct or Endangered Species Specimens and Parts for Scientific Collections and exported $41.2M.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Russia together supply 98% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
97.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.