HS 010612

Live Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, Manatees, Seals & Related Marine Mammals

U.S. imports of live whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, seals & related marine mammals (HS 010612) totaled $0 in April 2026, traded with 1 country.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Nearly all cetaceans and sirenians — whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, and dugongs — are listed under CITES Appendix I, making commercial import into the United States effectively prohibited; seals and sea lions may fall under Appendix II depending on species. Beyond CITES, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) imposes additional federal restrictions on the take, import, and export of all marine mammals, with narrow exceptions for scientific research or public display. France and the United Kingdom appear among recorded source countries, likely reflecting transfers between accredited aquaria or research institutions rather than commercial trade. Importers must secure both a CITES permit and an MMPA import authorization before any shipment.

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Imports

$0

from 1 country · YTD: $2K

Exports: $0

Surplus of $0 (net exporter)

YTD: $2K imported (April 2026)

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1UNITED KINGDOM$0
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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

CATTLE, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING

HS 010229

$148.0M

SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH

HS 010392

$33.4M

SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH

HS 010391

$29.8M

HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING

HS 010129

$15.2M

BUFFALO, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING

HS 010239

$5.6M

ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI

HS 010690

$4.2M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Under what circumstances can a US aquarium legally import a live dolphin or whale?

A US facility must obtain an MMPA permit from NOAA Fisheries authorizing the import for public display or scientific research, in addition to a CITES import permit from the US Fish & Wildlife Service. The exporting country must also issue a valid CITES export permit, and the transfer must not be detrimental to the survival of the species.

How does the Marine Mammal Protection Act interact with CITES for this heading?

CITES and the MMPA operate as parallel, independent legal frameworks. A valid CITES permit does not satisfy MMPA requirements, and vice versa. Both sets of permits must be in hand before the shipment departs the country of origin, as failure to hold either can result in seizure at the port of entry.

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