Live California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus, an eared seal (Otariidae family) of the Pinnipedia suborder, imported for educational displays and behavioral research. HTS 0106.12.01.00 targets live Pinnipedia mammals per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as trained performing animals
Trained animals may classify differently, but core Pinnipedia status holds unless for circus use akin to 9508.
If returning US-bred animals
US articles returned after repair/alteration under Chapter 98.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with USFWS stranding network protocols if rescued; provide genetic origin proof
• Pitfall: Overlooking noise stress in air transport—opt for water-based shipping
Related Products under HTS 0106.12.01.00
Live Walrus
Odobenus rosmarus, a large pinniped mammal with tusks, imported for Arctic research and zoo conservation programs. Fits 0106.12.01.00 as a live Pinnipedia suborder mammal.
Live Dugong
Dugong dugon, a sirenian sea cow species, for marine protected area breeding initiatives. Covered under Sirenia order in HTS 0106.12.01.00, excluding microorganisms.
Live Beluga Whale
Delphinapterus leucas, white whale of Cetacea, for polar research facilities. Specific to live Cetaceans under this code.
Live Gray Seal
Halichoerus grypus, northern Pinniped seal for rehab programs.
Live West Indian Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris subspecies for Florida rehab.
Live Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus, a common species of dolphin from the order Cetacea, used primarily for marine research and aquarium exhibits. This HTS code applies specifically to live mammals of the Cetacea order, excluding fish or aquatic invertebrates as per Chapter 1 notes.