Product classification
HS code for Live emus: 0106.33
Birds, live, ostriches, emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae).
Classification of live emus under HS 0106.33
Live emus are classified under HS code 010633. This code is specifically allocated to ostriches and emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Emus are large, flightless birds native to Australia, and they are classified within the ratite group. In the Harmonized System, while most birds fall under general categories, ostriches and emus are given their own specific subheading due to their unique biological characteristics and their increasing importance in commercial farming for meat, oil, and leather. Classification under 010633 is used regardless of whether the emu is being transported for agricultural production, zoological exhibition, or as a breeding animal. This specific code helps customs agencies distinguish these large ratites from other birds and ensures that appropriate veterinary and quarantine regulations for large avian species are applied during transit.
- Covers
- Live emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
- Live ostriches (Struthio camelus)
- Breeding emu chicks
- Adult emu livestock
- Also under 0106.33
- Ostrichland USA (farm)
- American Ostrich Association (breeding)
- Emu Oil Institute (emu farming)
- San Diego Zoo (display)
Codes often confused with 0106.33
Common mistake. Emus are often misclassified under HS code 0105, which covers live poultry. While emus are sometimes farmed like poultry, the HS nomenclature provides a specific code (010633) for them, which must be used instead of the poultry codes. They are also occasionally confused with HS code 010639 (Other birds). Furthermore, other ratites like Rheas or Cassowaries do not fall under 010633; they are typically classified under 010639, making 010633 exclusive to ostriches and emus.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010633 (the code used for live emus), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010633 (the code used for live emus) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mali, with about 47% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 010633, not only live emus.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $180K 48% of world exports
- 2 United States $52K 14% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $39K 10% of world exports
World total: $378K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mali* ~$139K 47% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Angola $48K 16% of world imports
- 3 Senegal $29K 9.9% of world imports
World total: $296K 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 codes for live emus
Brazil splits HS 0106.33 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0106.33.10Live ostriches for breeding
- 0106.33.90Other live ostriches and emus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live emus
What is the HS code for Live emus?
The HS code for Live emus is 010633 (Birds; live, ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)). The HS code for live emus is 010633, which specifically covers ostriches and emus.
How do I classify Live emus for customs?
Live emus is classified under HS code 010633 — Birds; live, ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are emu eggs classified under this code?
No, HS code 010633 is only for live animals. Fertile eggs for hatching are generally classified under HS code 0407.
Which countries are the top exporters of live emus (HS 010633)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010633 (the code used for live emus) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($180K, 48% of world exports), the United States ($52K) and Belgium ($39K). World exports came to about $378K, 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 live emus (HS 010633)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010633 (the code used for live emus) in UN Comtrade data were Mali (about $139K, 47% of world imports), Angola ($48K) and Senegal ($29K). World imports came to about $296K, 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.
Is the HS code for Live emus the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010633 for Live emus 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 live emus in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 010633 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for live emus depends on the product's details: 0106.33.10 (Live ostriches for breeding), 0106.33.90 (Other live ostriches and emus).