HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0106.41 – Insects; live, bees
HS code 0106.41 is the 6-digit subheading for insects, live, bees. It is used for queen bees, package bees, bee colonies (nucs), bumblebee colonies and mason bees.
What HS 0106.41 covers
This HS code specifically covers live bees, a vital commodity in global agriculture and apiculture. The international trade of bees primarily involves queen bees, package bees, and entire colonies (nucs) for pollination services, honey production, and strengthening existing apiaries. With growing concerns over pollinator decline and food security, the demand for healthy, disease-resistant bee stock is significant. Importers are typically beekeepers, farmers requiring pollination for crops, and agricultural research institutions. Exporters are specialized bee breeders and apiaries known for robust stock. Key aspects of this trade include strict phytosanitary regulations, disease testing, and careful transport conditions to ensure the health and survival of the colonies.
- Covers
- Queen bees
- Package bees
- Bee colonies (nucs)
- Bumblebee colonies
- Mason bees
- Leafcutter bees
- Examples
- Koppert Biological Systems (bumblebees)
- Dadant & Sons (queen bees)
- Mann Lake Ltd (package bees)
- various local apiaries
Codes often confused with 0106.41
Common mistake. This code is quite specific to bees; misclassification might occur with 010649 (other live insects) if the specific insect isn't clearly identified as a bee, but the distinction is usually clear.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010641, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010641 in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 21% 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 Egypt $21M 22% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $15M 16% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $15M 15% of world exports
World total: $96M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $18M 21% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $13M 15% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $10M 12% of world imports
World total: $87M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 0106.41
Brazil does not split HS 0106.41: its NCM code is 0106.41.00.
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 0106.41
What is HS code 010641?
HS code 010641 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insects; live, bees. This HS code specifically covers live bees, a vital commodity in global agriculture and apiculture. The international trade of bees primarily involves queen bees, package bees, and entire colonies (nucs) for pollination services, honey production, and strengthening existing apiaries. With growing concerns over pollinator decline and food security, the demand for healthy, disease-resistant bee stock is significant. Importers are typically beekeepers, farmers requiring pollination for crops, and agricultural research institutions. Exporters are specialized bee breeders and apiaries known for robust stock. Key aspects of this trade include strict phytosanitary regulations, disease testing, and careful transport conditions to ensure the health and survival of the colonies.
What products fall under HS code 010641?
Queen bees, Package bees, Bee colonies (nucs), Bumblebee colonies, Mason bees, Leafcutter bees
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010641?
This code is quite specific to bees; misclassification might occur with 010649 (other live insects) if the specific insect isn't clearly identified as a bee, but the distinction is usually clear.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010641?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010641 in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($21M, 22% of world exports), Belgium ($15M) and Slovakia ($15M). World exports came to about $96M, 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 010641?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010641 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($18M, 21% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($13M) and Morocco ($10M). World imports came to about $87M, 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 010641 structured?
HS code 010641 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010641?
In Brazil, HS code 010641 is NCM 0106.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.