Product classification
HS code for Live rabbits: 0106.14
Mammals, live, rabbits and hares.
Classification of live rabbits under HS 0106.14
HS code 010614 is the specific international designation for live rabbits and hares. This classification is situated within Chapter 1 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses all live animals. Specifically, it falls under heading 0106, which serves as a residual category for "Other live animals" that are not explicitly covered by more specific headings like 0101 (horses), 0102 (bovine), 0103 (swine), 0104 (sheep and goats), or 0105 (poultry). The classification is determined by the biological order Lagomorpha. This code is essential for customs authorities to monitor the trade of live animals for various purposes, including agricultural breeding, the pet industry, and laboratory research. It is important to note that the classification remains the same regardless of whether the rabbit is a domestic breed or a wild species, provided it is being transported alive. Furthermore, this code is used to trigger specific veterinary inspections and quarantine requirements that are mandatory for the cross-border movement of live mammals to prevent the spread of diseases such as rabbit hemorrhagic disease.
- Covers
- Domesticated pet rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
- Wild hares and jackrabbits (Lepus spp.)
- Breeding stock for commercial rabbit farming
- Live rabbits intended for laboratory or scientific research
- Exhibition rabbits for shows and competitions
- Also under 0106.14
- Hycole (commercial rabbits)
- Grimaud Frères (rabbit genetics)
- Envigo (research rabbits)
- Petco (pet rabbits)
Codes often confused with 0106.14
Common mistake. The most frequent error in classifying rabbits occurs when the animals are no longer alive. If the rabbits have been slaughtered and are being transported as meat, they must be classified under HS code 020810, which covers the fresh, chilled, or frozen meat and edible offal of rabbits or hares. Another common mistake involves confusing live rabbits with other small mammals classified under 010619, which is a general "other" category for mammals. However, because rabbits and hares have their own specific subheading (010614), using the general category is a compliance error. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly look at Chapter 95 if the rabbit is intended for a pet store, but HS classification is based on the nature of the product (a live animal) rather than its end-use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010614 (the code used for live rabbits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010614 (the code used for live rabbits) in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 37% 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 010614, not only live rabbits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $12M 29% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $10M 25% of world exports
- 3 Canada $4.7M 11% of world exports
World total: $41M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $14M 37% of world imports
- 2 Spain $5.9M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $4.9M 13% of world imports
World total: $39M 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 live rabbits
Brazil classifies live rabbits under NCM 0106.14.00: HS 0106.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about live rabbits
What is the HS code for Live rabbits?
The HS code for Live rabbits is 010614 (Mammals; live, rabbits and hares). The HS code for live rabbits and hares is 010614. This code applies to all members of the Lagomorpha order regardless of their intended use, provided they are alive at the time of import or export.
How do I classify Live rabbits for customs?
Live rabbits is classified under HS code 010614 — Mammals; live, rabbits and hares. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wild hares?
Yes, HS code 010614 specifically includes both rabbits and hares. There is no distinction in the Harmonized System between domesticated rabbits and wild hares for the purpose of this classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of live rabbits (HS 010614)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010614 (the code used for live rabbits) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($12M, 29% of world exports), the Netherlands ($10M) and Canada ($4.7M). World exports came to about $41M, 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 rabbits (HS 010614)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010614 (the code used for live rabbits) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($14M, 37% of world imports), Spain ($5.9M) and the United States ($4.9M). World imports came to about $39M, 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 rabbits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010614 for Live rabbits 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 rabbits in Brazil?
In Brazil, live rabbits (HS 010614) is classified under NCM 0106.14.00.