Guanaco

Wild guanaco (Lama guanicoe), the ancestor of llamas, imported rarely for conservation breeding programs. Covered by HTS 0106.13.00.00 as a Camelidae species. Strict CITES Appendix II controls apply.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0106.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If domesticated or captive-bred variants

Farmed guanacos may shift if not purely wild stock.

9705Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for museum or scientific collections

Specimens for study enter under collections chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure CITES import/export permits from USFWS and exporting authority

Plan for extended quarantine due to wild status

Document conservation breeding intent to justify import