Product classification
HS code for Llamas: 0106.13
Mammals, live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae).
Classification of llamas under HS 0106.13
Live llamas are classified under HS code 0106.13, following the guidelines of Chapter 1 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers all live animals with very few exceptions. The classification process begins by identifying the species. Since llamas are not horses (0101), bovine animals (0102), swine (0103), or sheep and goats (0104), they fall into the "Other live animals" category of heading 0106. Within this heading, the system further divides animals by their biological classification. Subheading 0106.13 is explicitly reserved for "Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)," which encompasses llamas (Lama glama), alpacas, and guanacos. This code is applicable regardless of the animal's intended use, whether for breeding, as a beast of burden, for fiber production, or as a companion animal. The classification is strictly based on the live state of the animal; once slaughtered, the product is classified under Chapter 2. It is also distinct from animals intended for circus or traveling menageries, which might fall under 9508. However, for standard import and export, 0106.13 is the definitive code for llamas.
- Covers
- Live domestic llamas (Lama glama)
- Live alpacas
- Live guanacos and vicuñas
- Live Bactrian and dromedary camels
- Live camelids for breeding or zoo exhibition
- 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. Llamas are sometimes misclassified under 0104.20 (Live goats) or 0101.90 (Other live horses/asses) by importers unfamiliar with the specific camelid subheading. Additionally, if the llamas are part of a traveling circus or menagerie, they should be classified under 9508.10 or 9508.90. It is critical to use 0106.13 to ensure compliance with veterinary and agricultural trade regulations specific to camelids.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010613 (the code used for llamas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010613 (the code used for llamas) 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 llamas.
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 llamas
Brazil classifies llamas 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 llamas
What is the HS code for Llamas?
The HS code for Llamas is 010613 (Mammals; live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae)). The HS code for live llamas is 0106.13, which is the specific designation for camels and other camelids within the live animal chapter.
How do I classify Llamas for customs?
Llamas is classified under HS code 010613 — Mammals; live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are alpacas classified under the same HS code as llamas?
Yes, both llamas and alpacas fall under the same subheading 0106.13 because they both belong to the Camelidae family.
Which countries are the top exporters of llamas (HS 010613)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010613 (the code used for llamas) 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 llamas (HS 010613)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010613 (the code used for llamas) 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 Llamas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010613 for Llamas 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 llamas in Brazil?
In Brazil, llamas (HS 010613) is classified under NCM 0106.13.00.