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U.S. imports of live primates (HS 010611) totaled $17.0M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Live Primates imports of $17.0M in April 2026 ran 69% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLive primates imported into the US face one of the most complex regulatory entry frameworks of any live-animal category, involving USDA APHIS, the CDC, the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and — for many species — CITES Appendix I or II permit requirements. Mauritius, Vietnam, and Cambodia are the leading source countries, primarily supplying cynomolgus macaques for biomedical research, which is the predominant commercial use driving imports under this heading. CDC regulations impose strict quarantine and facility-approval requirements on all imported non-human primates, and APHIS veterinary inspection occurs at designated ports of entry. Classification under 0106110000 is straightforward, but the multi-agency compliance burden makes this one of the most documentation-intensive live-animal imports in US trade.
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At minimum, USDA APHIS must issue an import permit and conduct veterinary inspection at the port of entry. CDC must approve the receiving facility and may require a CDC import permit for non-human primates. If the species is listed under CITES (most commercially traded primates are on Appendix I or II), a CITES export permit from the country of origin and a US Fish & Wildlife Service import permit are also required. All permits must be in order before the shipment departs.
These countries host established, government-regulated breeding colonies of cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis) that supply the global biomedical research market. Mauritius in particular has long-standing CITES-compliant export programs and a track record of meeting US health and welfare standards. Supply concentration in these three countries means that disease outbreaks, export-quota changes, or diplomatic disruptions can significantly affect availability for US research institutions.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAURITIUS | $10.9M | -- | -$10.9M |
| CAMBODIA | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $18K | +$18K |
| VIETNAM | -- | -- | -- |
| VENEZUELA | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0106110000 | PRIMATES, LIVE | $17.0M | 0.00% |
PRIMATES, LIVE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0106110000 | PRIMATES, LIVE | $18K |
PRIMATES, LIVE
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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
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
BUFFALO, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010239
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON, DC | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $5.6M | -- | -$5.6M |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $4.8M | -- | -$4.8M |