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U.S. imports of live reptiles (including snakes and turtles) (HS 0106200000) totaled $1.0M in June 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Live Reptiles (Including Snakes and Turtles) paid $95K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $934K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Reptiles (Including Snakes and Turtles) imports of $1.0M in June 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $842K.
This 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $75K | $112K | +$37K |
| GERMANY | $155K | $4K | -$152K |
| EL SALVADOR | $128K | -- | -$128K |
| CANADA | $75K | $47K | -$28K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $121K | +$121K |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.