Insects; live, bees

HS v2017 Code: 010641

About insects; live, bees

HS code 010641 covers the trade of live bees, an essential component of global agricultural production. Bees play a crucial role in pollinating a wide variety of crops, contributing significantly to food security and the broader economy. The international trade of live bees facilitates the distribution of this vital resource, enabling farmers and beekeepers worldwide to maintain healthy bee populations and ensure the continued productivity of their land.

Production process

The production of live bees for trade primarily involves the management and breeding of bee colonies. Beekeepers carefully maintain hives, monitor the health and population of their colonies, and selectively breed bees to produce high-quality queens and worker bees. The bees are then carefully packaged and transported to their destination markets, ensuring their safe arrival and minimizing any stress or mortality during the shipping process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of live bees include the bee colonies themselves, which serve as the foundation for the industry. Beekeepers also rely on specialized equipment, such as hives, frames, and protective gear, as well as various feed and supplements to maintain the health and productivity of their bee colonies. Additionally, the industry requires access to suitable land and floral resources to support the bees' foraging and pollination activities.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 010641 is the live bees themselves, which are then used by farmers, gardeners, and other agricultural producers to pollinate a wide range of crops. The bees' pollination services are essential for the production of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other agricultural commodities, as described in related HS codes such as 080810 Apples, fresh, 070200 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled, and 120100 Soybeans, whether or not broken.

Revisions to 010641

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 010641. The most recent 1 version of this code (010641) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 010641 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for insects; live, bees

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/01'>01: Animals; live</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/0106'>0106: Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010641'>010641: Insects; live, bees</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010611'>010611: Mammals; live, primates</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010612'>010612: Mammals; live, 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)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010613'>010613: Mammals; live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010614'>010614: Mammals; live, rabbits and hares</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010619'>010619: Mammals; live, other than primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees, dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions, walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia), camels, other camelids, rabbits and hares</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010620'>010620: Reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010631'>010631: Birds; live, birds of prey</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010632'>010632: Birds; live, Psittaciformes</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010633'>010633: Birds; live, ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010639'>010639: Birds; live, other than birds of prey, Psittaciformes, ostriches and emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010649'>010649: Insects; live, other than bees</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/010690'>010690: Animals; live, n.e.c. in chapter 01, other than mammals, reptiles, birds and insects</a>"]

    

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