0106.20.00.00 - Reptiles (including snakes and turtles) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 15% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0106.20.00.00, specifically encompasses live reptiles, including but not limited to snakes and turtles. This classification is designed to identify and categorize these cold-blooded vertebrates for customs purposes. The inclusion of both land and aquatic reptiles is a key characteristic of this specific HTS code.
Within the broader "Other live animals" grouping, this category is distinct from its siblings. While "Mammals," "Birds," and "Insects" cover other major animal classes, 0106.20.00.00 isolates the unique biological characteristics of reptiles. It also differs from the residual "Other" category (0106.90.01), which would be reserved for live animals not otherwise specified within Chapter 1.
As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 0106.20.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the correct identification of the imported or exported animal as belonging to the reptile class. This includes a wide array of species, such as lizards, crocodiles, alligators, and various types of tortoises and snakes, provided they are alive at the time of importation or exportation.