HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0106.13 – Mammals; live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae)
HS code 0106.13 is the 6-digit subheading for mammals, live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae). It is used for dromedary camels, bactrian camels, llamas, alpacas and vicuñas.
What HS 0106.13 covers
This category encompasses the international trade of live camels and other camelids, including llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. These animals are traded for a diverse range of purposes, such as breeding stock, agricultural labor (transport, wool, milk production), racing, and increasingly, for their valuable fiber in the textile industry. The trade requires specialized livestock handling, meticulous veterinary health certificates, and careful attention to transport conditions to ensure animal welfare. Countries in the Middle East and North Africa are prominent players in the camel trade, while South American nations dominate the trade of llamas and alpacas, reflecting their native habitats and established farming practices. This trade supports various economic sectors, from agriculture to luxury textiles.
- Covers
- Dromedary camels
- Bactrian camels
- Llamas
- Alpacas
- Vicuñas
- Guanacos
- Suri alpacas
- Examples
- Al-Marai (camels for milk)
- Alpaca Owners Association Inc. (alpacas)
- Camel Company (racing camels)
- Vicuña Conservation Project
Codes often confused with 0106.13
Common mistake. This code is specific to the Camelidae family; it might be confused with 010619 for other live mammals if the specific family is not recognized, but the description is quite clear.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010613, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010613 in UN Comtrade data was Somalia, with about 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 51% of world imports. Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 52% of its imports here ($19M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Somalia* ~$71M 36% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Sudan* ~$42M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Saudi Arabia $32M 16% of world exports
World total: $196M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $100M 51% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $45M 23% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$21M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 52% of its imports here ($19M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $197M 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 0106.13
Brazil does not split HS 0106.13: its NCM code is 0106.13.00.
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 0106.13
What is HS code 010613?
HS code 010613 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Mammals; live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae). This category encompasses the international trade of live camels and other camelids, including llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. These animals are traded for a diverse range of purposes, such as breeding stock, agricultural labor (transport, wool, milk production), racing, and increasingly, for their valuable fiber in the textile industry. The trade requires specialized livestock handling, meticulous veterinary health certificates, and careful attention to transport conditions to ensure animal welfare. Countries in the Middle East and North Africa are prominent players in the camel trade, while South American nations dominate the trade of llamas and alpacas, reflecting their native habitats and established farming practices. This trade supports various economic sectors, from agriculture to luxury textiles.
What products fall under HS code 010613?
Dromedary camels, Bactrian camels, Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Guanacos, Suri alpacas
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010613?
This code is specific to the Camelidae family; it might be confused with 010619 for other live mammals if the specific family is not recognized, but the description is quite clear.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010613?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010613 in UN Comtrade data were Somalia (about $71M, 36% of world exports), Sudan (about $42M) and Saudi Arabia ($32M). World exports came to about $196M, 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 010613?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010613 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($100M, 51% of world imports), Egypt ($45M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $21M). World imports came to about $197M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Qatar did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 52% of its imports here ($19M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 010613 structured?
HS code 010613 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010613?
In Brazil, HS code 010613 is NCM 0106.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.