Primates
Other live animals: > Mammals: > Primates
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0106.11.00.00
Rhesus Macaque Monkey
Macaca mulatta, commonly known as the rhesus macaque, is a medium-sized primate widely used in biomedical research for studies on infectious diseases and neuroscience. It falls under HTS 0106.11.00.00 as a live primate mammal, distinct from other animal categories excluded in the chapter notes. These monkeys are imported primarily for scientific laboratories under strict veterinary and CITES regulations.
Common Marmoset
Callithrix jacchus, the common marmoset, is a small New World monkey popular in neuroscience and genetic research due to its small size and fast reproductive cycle. Classified under HTS 0106.11.00.00 as live primates, excluding fish or aquatic invertebrates per chapter notes. Imports support pharmaceutical testing and behavioral studies.
Cynomolgus Macaque
Macaca fascicularis, or cynomolgus macaque, is an Old World monkey extensively used in vaccine development and toxicology studies. It is categorized under HTS 0106.11.00.00 for live primates, separate from microorganisms or heading 9508 animals. Primarily sourced from Southeast Asia for US research institutions.
Vervet Monkey
Chlorocebus pygerythrus, the African green or vervet monkey, serves as a model for HIV/AIDS and neuropharmacology research. Falls under HTS 0106.11.00.00 as live primates per the mammal subheading. Commonly imported from Caribbean breeding colonies for US biomedical use.
Squirrel Monkey
Saimiri sciureus, the common squirrel monkey, is valued in visual neuroscience and reproductive biology research due to its large eyes and social structure. Classified as live primates under HTS 0106.11.00.00, excluding cultured products. Imported for academic and pharmaceutical studies.
Baboon (Olive Baboon)
Papio anubis, the olive baboon, is a large Old World monkey used in cardiovascular and infectious disease research. It qualifies under HTS 0106.11.00.00 for live primates as mammals. Sourced from African ranges for specialized US studies.
Tamarin (Golden Lion Tamarin)
Leontopithecus rosalia, the golden lion tamarin, while endangered, has captive-bred specimens imported for conservation breeding programs. Classified under HTS 0106.11.00.00 as live primates. Supports zoo and reintroduction efforts.
Capuchin Monkey
Cebus capucinus, the white-faced capuchin, is imported for cognitive and tool-use behavioral studies. Falls under HTS 0106.11.00.00 for live primate mammals. Used in both research and limited service animal training.