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U.S. imports of live whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, and walruses (HS 0106120100) totaled $12K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Live Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Manatees, Dugongs, Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses imports of $12K in June 2026 ran 398% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2K.
This 10-digit HTS code is the US tariff schedule classification for live cetaceans, sirenians, and pinnipeds, used for import/export statistical reporting. Trade is governed by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, CITES, and NOAA/USFWS permitting requirements. Virtually all commercial trade is prohibited; allowable transactions are limited to scientific research, public display, and conservation programs.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Importers need CITES permits, a Marine Mammal Protection Act import permit from NOAA or USFWS, and must demonstrate the purpose is non-commercial (e.g., scientific research or public display).
Live marine mammals under this code are duty-free, but the regulatory burden—including federal permits and compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act—makes these transactions complex and rare.
Yes, the long description for HTS 0106120100 explicitly includes seals, sea lions, and walruses alongside cetaceans and sirenians.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | -- | -- |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.