Import trade restrictions for 0106120000 80
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Preferential rules of origin for 0106120000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Live animals / or: All the animals of Chapter 1 used must be wholly obtained
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
All animals of Chapter 1 are wholly obtained.
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Live animals / or: All the animals of Chapter 1 shall be wholly obtained
EU-Central America Association Agreement
Live animals / or: All the animals of Chapter 01 are wholly obtained
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 0106120000
Notes to chapter 01
Note 1. This chapter covers all live animals, except: (a) fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, of heading 0301, 0306, 0307 or 0308; (b) cultures of micro-organisms and other products of heading 3002; and (c) animals of heading 9508.
Notes to section I
LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the nomenclature any reference to ‘dried’ products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
EU trade in 2025 for 010612
- Extra-EU imports
- €693
- 0 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €2.9M
Top origin countries by import value
United Kingdom €611
United States €54
Switzerland €28
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 010612
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 % maybe 5 %
- Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 % maybe 5.5 %
- Germany 19 % maybe 7 %
- Greece 24 % maybe 13 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 % maybe 10 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 %
- Poland 23 % maybe 8 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 % maybe 9.5 %
- Spain 21 % maybe 10 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 010612 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 0106120000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)" is 0106120000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 01 was selected for live animals
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 06 refers to Other live animals.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 12 refers to Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia).
HS Code tree structure
0100000000 80
Chapter LIVE ANIMALS
0106000000 80
Other live animals
0106110000 10
- Mammals
0106110000 80
- - Primates
0106120000 80
- - Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)
0106130000 80
- - Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)
0106140000 80
- - Rabbits and hares
0106141000 80
- - - Domestic rabbits
0106149000 80
- - - Other
0106190000 80
- - Other
0106200000 80
- Reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
0106310000 10
- Birds
0106310000 80
- - Birds of prey
0106320000 80
- - Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos)
0106330000 80
- - Ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
0106390000 80
- - Other
0106391000 80
- - - Pigeons
0106398000 80
- - - Other
0106410000 10
- Insects
0106410000 80
- - Bees
0106490000 80
- - Other
0106900000 80
- Other
0106900010 10
- - Frogs
0106900010 80
- - - Fit for human consumption
0106900019 80
- - - Other
0106900090 80
- - Other