Alpaca
A live alpaca (Vicugna pacos) raised for its fine, hypoallergenic fleece used in high-end textiles. This camelid falls under tariff item 0106.13.00 as a member of the Camelidae family, regardless of breed or purpose.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the animal is not a camelid
Other live mammals not elsewhere specified fall under this item.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the animal meets Canadian import health requirements, including a veterinary certificate and quarantine if applicable
• Declare the animal as a live camelid under 0106.13.00; no breed-specific codes exist
• Check with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for import permits before shipping
Related Products under Tariff item 0106.13.00
Bactrian Camel
A live Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) adapted to cold desert environments, used for packing, wool, or tourism. As a member of the Camelidae family, it is classified under tariff item 0106.13.00.
Breeding Llama Pair
A pair of registered breeding llamas imported together for herd expansion. Each llama is a live camelid under tariff item 0106.13.00; the pair is counted by head, not as a set.
Cama Hybrid
A live cama hybrid (camel-llama cross) bred for research or novelty. As a Camelidae member, it is classified under tariff item 0106.13.00, with no special provisions for hybrids.
Dromedary Camel
A live Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) used for transportation, racing, or milk production in arid regions. This single-humped camel is a Camelidae member, classified under tariff item 0106.13.00.
Guanaco
A live guanaco (Lama guanicoe), the wild ancestor of llamas, imported for conservation breeding programs. As a Camelidae species, it falls under tariff item 0106.13.00, subject to CITES Appendix II controls.
Huacaya Alpaca
A live Huacaya alpaca with dense, crimpy fleece ideal for yarn production. This specific breed within Camelidae is classified under tariff item 0106.13.00, with no breed-level distinctions.