U.S. exports of Live Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Manatees, Dugongs, Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses (HS 0106120100) totaled $45K in August 2026, exported to 2 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis 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.
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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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Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 010612
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and El Salvador together take 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010612 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010612 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
ImportsExports
Imports
—YoY · free account
Exports
$45KYoY · free account
Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported, exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.