0106.13.00.00 - Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)

This HTS category, 0106.13.00.00, specifically classifies live camels and other camelids. This group encompasses animals belonging to the family Camelidae, which includes not only the familiar dromedary and Bactrian camels but also their South American relatives such as llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas. These animals are distinguished by their unique physiological adaptations to arid environments, including their specialized digestive systems and distinctive humps (in camels).

When classifying live mammals under HTS Chapter 01, it is crucial to differentiate this category from its siblings. Primates (0106.11.00.00) are distinct due to their evolutionary lineage and generally distinct physical and behavioral characteristics. Marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, and seals (0106.12.01.00) are clearly differentiated by their aquatic or semi-aquatic lifestyles. Similarly, rabbits and hares (0106.14.00.00) represent a separate mammalian order with entirely different zoological classifications and commercial uses.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 0106.13.00.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this specific code relies on accurately identifying the animal as a camel or another member of the Camelidae family. Importers and exporters should ensure that documentation accurately reflects the species being imported or exported to conform to the precise scope of this classification.