HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0106.11 – Mammals; live, primates
HS code 0106.11 is the 6-digit subheading for mammals, live, primates. It is used for rhesus macaques, cynomolgus monkeys, marmosets, chimpanzees and gorillas.
What HS 0106.11 covers
This category encompasses the international trade of live primates, a highly regulated and sensitive area. Primates are primarily traded for scientific research, zoological display in accredited institutions, and occasionally for conservation breeding programs. The trade is subject to stringent international conventions like CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) due to conservation concerns and ethical considerations. Importers are typically research laboratories, universities, and zoos, while exporters may be countries with native primate populations or specialized breeding facilities. Key aspects involve strict quarantine protocols, comprehensive veterinary health checks, and specialized transport to ensure animal welfare and prevent disease transmission.
- Covers
- Rhesus macaques
- Cynomolgus monkeys
- Marmosets
- Chimpanzees
- Gorillas
- Orangutans
- Squirrel monkeys
- Examples
- Charles River Laboratories (research primates)
- Primate Products Inc.
- San Diego Zoo (gorillas)
- S.P.R.C. (primates for research)
Codes often confused with 0106.11
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 010619 for other live mammals, but the 'primates' specification is very clear, distinguishing them from non-primate mammals.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010611, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010611 in UN Comtrade data was Cambodia, with about 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Cambodia* ~$230M 43% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$152M 28% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Mauritius $121M 22% of world exports
World total: $540M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $198M 36% of world imports
- 2 China $135M 25% of world imports
- 3 Canada $56M 10% of world imports
World total: $543M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0106.11
Brazil does not split HS 0106.11: its NCM code is 0106.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 01.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0106.11
What is HS code 010611?
HS code 010611 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Mammals; live, primates. This category encompasses the international trade of live primates, a highly regulated and sensitive area. Primates are primarily traded for scientific research, zoological display in accredited institutions, and occasionally for conservation breeding programs. The trade is subject to stringent international conventions like CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) due to conservation concerns and ethical considerations. Importers are typically research laboratories, universities, and zoos, while exporters may be countries with native primate populations or specialized breeding facilities. Key aspects involve strict quarantine protocols, comprehensive veterinary health checks, and specialized transport to ensure animal welfare and prevent disease transmission.
What products fall under HS code 010611?
Rhesus macaques, Cynomolgus monkeys, Marmosets, Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Orangutans, Squirrel monkeys
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010611?
This code can be confused with 010619 for other live mammals, but the 'primates' specification is very clear, distinguishing them from non-primate mammals.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010611?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010611 in UN Comtrade data were Cambodia (about $230M, 43% of world exports), Vietnam (about $152M) and Mauritius ($121M). World exports came to about $540M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 010611?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010611 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($198M, 36% of world imports), China ($135M) and Canada ($56M). World imports came to about $543M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 010611 structured?
HS code 010611 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (01) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010611?
In Brazil, HS code 010611 is NCM 0106.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.