HS Code 010612: Mammals; live, whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)

Q: Is HS code 010612 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 010612 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 010612 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 010612?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 010612.

What is HS Code 010612

HS Code 010612 covers Mammals; live, whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia). It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section I — Live animals; animal products · Chapter 01 — Live animals · Heading 0106 — Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 010612 Mammals; live, whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) Cover?

Section I

Chapters (01-05) Live animals; animal products

Chapter 01

Live animals

HS Code 0106

Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01

HS Code 010612

Mammals; live, whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)

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What HS Codes for Live Animals Do Not Cover

Chapter 01 covers live terrestrial animals only. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Live fish, crustaceans, molluscs (live lobsters, ornamental fish, oysters)

headings 0301, 0306, 0307, 0308

Microbial cultures and vaccines

heading 3002

Animals for circuses, menageries, and traveling shows

heading 9508

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Live Marine Mammals HS 010612

Viet Nam

Key Importer & Exporter

Mexico

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United States of America

Key Importer & Exporter

Ethiopia

Key Importer & Exporter

Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region

Key Exporter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 010612?

HS code 010612 covers Mammals; live, whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 01 (Live animals), Heading 0106, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 010612 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 010612 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 010612?