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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other reptiles/amphibians error
0106.90 for others, but Sirenia mammalian.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Strict CITES Appendix I; seagrass diet verification required
• Pitfall: Tropical species—avoid cold-chain transport failures
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