U.S. exports of Whale, Manatee & Related Marine Mammal Meat and Offal, Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen (HS 020840) totaled $3K in October 2025, exported to 2 countries.
Last updated: October 2025 dataProducts classified here — covering meat and edible offal of cetaceans, sirenians, and related marine mammals under HS subheading 0106.12 — face some of the most restrictive import barriers in US trade law. The Marine Mammal Protection Act broadly prohibits the import of marine mammal products, and many species are additionally protected under CITES and the Endangered Species Act. The single US 10-digit line for this heading is 0208400100. USDA APHIS governs wildlife-related border controls, while the National Marine Fisheries Service and US Fish & Wildlife Service hold jurisdiction over marine mammal import permits.
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In virtually all circumstances, no. The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits the import of marine mammal products for commercial purposes. Additional protections under the Endangered Species Act and CITES apply to many species in this heading. Any attempted import would require extraordinary permitting and is subject to seizure and penalties. Classification and admissibility are highly complex; consult a licensed customs broker and the relevant agencies.
HS 020840 specifically covers meat and offal of animals classified under HS subheading 0106.12 — a group that includes whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, and dugongs. This is distinct from other exotic or game meats (covered under 020890) and reflects the unique international regulatory treatment of aquatic mammals under wildlife-protection frameworks.
Exports
Exports
$3KYoY · free account
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 October 2025 · exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Exports · October 2025
destination
Argentina and France together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 0208
Subheading 020840 · $3K of $1.4M