Product classification
HS code for Alpacas: 0106.13
Mammals, live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae).
Classification of alpacas under HS 0106.13
Live alpacas (Vicugna pacos) are classified under HS code 0106.13. Chapter 1 of the Harmonized System covers all live animals except for fish, crustaceans, and certain microorganisms. Heading 0106 is a residual category for "Other live animals" that are not covered by more specific headings like 0101 (horses), 0102 (bovines), 0103 (swine), 0104 (sheep and goats), or 0105 (poultry). Subheading 0106.13 specifically covers camels and other camelids (Camelidae), which includes alpacas, llamas, vicunas, and guanacos. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the alpaca is a member of the camelid family. These animals are often imported for breeding, fiber production, or as livestock. Even though they are ruminants, they do not fall under the headings for traditional farm livestock like cattle or sheep due to their biological classification as camelids.
- Covers
- Live domestic alpacas
- Live llamas
- Live vicunas
- Live guanacos
- Live dromedaries and bactrian camels
- Also under 0106.13
- 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. Alpacas are sometimes misclassified under heading 0104.10 (sheep) or 0104.20 (goats) because they are fiber-producing ruminants and are often raised in similar agricultural settings. However, Chapter Note 1 to Chapter 1 and the specific text of 0106.13 mandate that all camelids be grouped together. Another error involves classifying them under 0102 (bovines) if they are being imported for meat production, but the species-specific heading 0106.13 takes precedence. It is also important to distinguish live animals from their products; for example, alpaca meat would be classified in Chapter 2, and alpaca hair in Chapter 51. Wild camelids are also included in this code, as the heading does not distinguish between domestic and wild species.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010613 (the code used for alpacas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010613 (the code used for alpacas) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 010613, not only alpacas.
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 alpacas
Brazil classifies alpacas under NCM 0106.13.00: HS 0106.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about alpacas
What is the HS code for Alpacas?
The HS code for Alpacas is 010613 (Mammals; live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae)).
How do I classify Alpacas for customs?
Alpacas is classified under HS code 010613 — Mammals; live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for live alpacas?
The HS code for live alpacas, as members of the camelid family, is 0106.13.
Are llamas and alpacas under the same HS code?
Yes, both llamas and alpacas are classified under the same subheading 0106.13 for camelids.
Which countries are the top exporters of alpacas (HS 010613)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010613 (the code used for alpacas) 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 alpacas (HS 010613)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010613 (the code used for alpacas) 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.
Is the HS code for Alpacas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010613 for Alpacas is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for alpacas in Brazil?
In Brazil, alpacas (HS 010613) is classified under NCM 0106.13.00.