HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0106.20 – Reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)
HS code 0106.20 is the 6-digit subheading for reptiles, live (including snakes and turtles). It is used for ball pythons, leopard geckos, red-eared slider turtles, bearded dragons and corn snakes.
What HS 0106.20 covers
This HS code covers the international trade of all live reptiles, a highly diverse group that includes snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, and crocodiles. These animals are primarily traded for the exotic pet market, zoological display in public aquariums and zoos, scientific research, and increasingly, for conservation breeding programs aimed at protecting endangered species. The trade is heavily influenced by CITES regulations, especially for vulnerable and endangered species, requiring strict permits, health certifications, and humane transport conditions. Exporters often originate from regions with high reptile biodiversity, while importers are typically pet stores, private collectors, zoos, and research institutions worldwide, catering to a growing interest in herpetology.
- Covers
- Ball pythons
- Leopard geckos
- Red-eared slider turtles
- Bearded dragons
- Corn snakes
- Sulcata tortoises
- Green iguanas
- Nile crocodiles
- Examples
- Reptile Basics (ball pythons)
- Zoo Med Laboratories (various reptiles)
- Backwater Reptiles (online sales)
- San Diego Zoo (crocodiles)
Codes often confused with 0106.20
Common mistake. This code is quite broad for reptiles; confusion might arise with amphibians (010690) if not carefully identified, as both can be found in the exotic pet trade.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010620 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 China $10M 17% of world exports
- 2 United States $7.2M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $7.1M 11% of world exports
World total: $62M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11M 20% of world imports
- 2 Japan $10M 18% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$7.1M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $56M 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 0106.20
Brazil does not split HS 0106.20: its NCM code is 0106.20.00.
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 0106.20
What is HS code 010620?
HS code 010620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles). This HS code covers the international trade of all live reptiles, a highly diverse group that includes snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, and crocodiles. These animals are primarily traded for the exotic pet market, zoological display in public aquariums and zoos, scientific research, and increasingly, for conservation breeding programs aimed at protecting endangered species. The trade is heavily influenced by CITES regulations, especially for vulnerable and endangered species, requiring strict permits, health certifications, and humane transport conditions. Exporters often originate from regions with high reptile biodiversity, while importers are typically pet stores, private collectors, zoos, and research institutions worldwide, catering to a growing interest in herpetology.
What products fall under HS code 010620?
Ball pythons, Leopard geckos, Red-eared slider turtles, Bearded dragons, Corn snakes, Sulcata tortoises, Green iguanas, Nile crocodiles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010620?
This code is quite broad for reptiles; confusion might arise with amphibians (010690) if not carefully identified, as both can be found in the exotic pet trade.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010620 in UN Comtrade data were China ($10M, 17% of world exports), the United States ($7.2M) and the Netherlands ($7.1M). World exports came to about $62M, 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 010620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010620 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11M, 20% of world imports), Japan ($10M) and Vietnam (about $7.1M). World imports came to about $56M, 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 010620 structured?
HS code 010620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010620?
In Brazil, HS code 010620 is NCM 0106.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.