Live Orca Killer Whale
Orcinus orca, the largest dolphin species in the Cetacea order, imported for zoological parks and scientific studies on marine mammal behavior. Falls under 0106.12.01.00 as a live Cetacean mammal, distinct from fish per Chapter 1 exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as rabbits or hares by error
Misclassification possible if documentation errors, but 0106.14 is for lagomorphs, not marine mammals.
If personal or household effects accompanying traveler
Live animals as personal effects may enter duty-free under Chapter 98 if not for sale.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure advance USFWS permit under MMPA and CITES; use specialized transport vessels with life support systems
• Pitfall: Incomplete IUCN status documentation can delay clearance; verify origin country's breeding certification
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.