U.S. imports of Live Reptiles (Including Snakes and Turtles) (HS 0106200000) totaled $676K in August 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Live Reptiles (Including Snakes and Turtles) paid $53K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Live Reptiles (Including Snakes and Turtles) imports of $676K in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $808K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis HS10 classification covers live reptiles, including snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodilians, at the most detailed US tariff schedule level. Importers must comply with USFWS, CITES, and Lacey Act requirements, and certain species require additional USDA or CDC permits. This code is used for statistical tracking of live reptile trade volumes entering or leaving the United States.
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Average import price $11.06/unit · 59 import shipments a month
Shipments must include a USFWS Form 3-177 (Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife), applicable CITES permits, and any species-specific health certificates. Shipments must arrive at a USFWS-designated port of entry.
Yes. The US FDA restricts the commercial import and sale of live turtles with a shell length of less than 4 inches due to Salmonella risk. This applies regardless of CITES status and is enforced separately from wildlife trade regulations.
Live reptiles must enter through USFWS-designated ports, which include major international airports and seaports such as Los Angeles, Miami, New York/JFK, Chicago O'Hare, and others. Advance notice to USFWS is required prior to arrival.
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Statistical number 0106200000 · $676K of $676K
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 20.0% duty; El Salvador 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010620 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010620 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
ImportsExports
Imports
$676KYoY · free account
Exports
$731KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.