Live Manatee
Trichechus manatus, a herbivorous marine mammal of the Sirenia order, imported for conservation breeding programs and rehabilitation centers. This code covers live Sirenia mammals explicitly, separate from other aquatic life.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorrectly documented as primates
Primates fall under 0106.11, but Sirenia are distinct marine mammals per HTS hierarchy.
If certain free trade agreement imports
Special tariff programs under Chapter 99 may apply duty-free for qualifying live animals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CITES Appendix I requires USFWS re-export certification; provide proof of conservation benefit
• Common issue: Insufficient salinity-controlled transport causing health decline—use certified marine mammal transporters
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.