0106 - Other live animals:
Sub-classifications
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0106 1300 00
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0106 1400 00
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0106 19
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0106 2000 00
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0106 9001
Overview
Category 0106, "Other live animals," serves as a residual classification within Chapter 1 for live animals that are not specifically enumerated in the preceding headings. This category encompasses a diverse range of animal life, including mammals not classified under headings 0101 through 0105, reptiles, birds not falling under poultry classifications, and insects, among other animal species.
Unlike headings 0101 to 0105, which are dedicated to specific types of domestic livestock and poultry such as horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, chickens, and turkeys, 0106 captures all other live vertebrate and invertebrate animals. This distinction is crucial for accurate customs declarations, ensuring that specialized animal imports and exports are correctly identified beyond the primary agricultural categories.
The subcategories within 0106 provide a framework for further granular classification. For instance, the subcategory for reptiles (0106.20.00.00) clearly segregates snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodiles. Similarly, separate, though not always explicitly coded at this level, distinctions are made for live birds and insects, allowing for appropriate tariff application based on the biological kingdom and class of the animal. The residual nature of "Other" (0106.90.01) ensures that any remaining live animals not fitting the more specific sub-classifications are still accounted for within this broad chapter.