Chapter 0101 — Customs Tariff Headings

Purebred Andalusian Stallion

A purebred Andalusian stallion registered in the Spanish studbook, imported specifically for breeding to improve bloodlines. This live horse qualifies as a pure-bred breeding animal under tariff item 0101.21.00, provided it is certified by the Canadian National Livestock Records or a governing association under the Livestock Pedigree Act.

Purebred Appaloosa Breeding Mare

A purebred Appaloosa mare registered with the Appaloosa Horse Club, intended for breeding purposes. This live horse is classified under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, provided it meets Canadian certification requirements.

Purebred Arabian Stallion

A purebred Arabian stallion certified for breeding, with a classic dished profile and endurance traits. This live horse qualifies under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, subject to Canadian certification standards.

Purebred Dutch Warmblood Mare

A KWPN-registered Dutch Warmblood mare intended for breeding show jumpers. This live horse is classified under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, provided it is certified by a recognized Canadian authority.

Purebred Friesian Stallion

A purebred Friesian stallion certified by the KFPS registry for breeding, known for feathered legs and Baroque carriage. This live horse falls under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, subject to Canadian certification.

Purebred Hanoverian Breeding Mare

A Verband Hanoverian mare approved for breeding with jumping and dressage pedigree. This live horse qualifies under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, provided it meets Canadian certification requirements.

Purebred Holsteiner Stallion

A Holsteiner Verband approved stallion for hunter/jumper breeding. This live horse is classified under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, subject to Canadian certification standards.

Purebred Lipizzaner Mare

An elite Lipizzaner mare from Piber or Lipizza stud, purebred for classical dressage breeding programs. This live horse falls under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, provided it is certified by a recognized Canadian authority.

Purebred Morgan Stallion

An AMHA-registered Morgan stallion for versatile breeding. This live horse qualifies under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, subject to Canadian certification requirements.

Purebred Oldenburg Stallion

An approved Oldenburg stallion for sport horse breeding. This live horse is classified under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, provided it meets Canadian certification standards.

Purebred Paint Horse Stallion

An APHA overo/tobiano Paint stallion certified purebred breeding. This live horse falls under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, subject to Canadian certification requirements.

Purebred Quarter Horse Gelding

An AQHA-registered Quarter Horse stallion for western performance breeding lines. This live horse qualifies under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, provided it is certified by a recognized Canadian authority.

Purebred Standardbred Mare

A USTA-registered Standardbred mare for harness racing breeding. This live horse is classified under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, subject to Canadian certification standards.

Purebred Thoroughbred Mare

A registered Thoroughbred mare from an approved studbook, valued for racing pedigree and breeding to produce elite racehorses. This live horse falls under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, provided it is certified by a recognized Canadian authority.

Purebred Trakehner Mare

A Trakehner Verband purebred mare for endurance breeding lines. This live horse qualifies under tariff item 0101.21.00 as a pure-bred breeding animal, subject to Canadian certification requirements.

Appaloosa Mare

An Appaloosa mare is a spotted horse intended for pleasure riding and family use, without a racing or pure-bred breeding pedigree. It falls under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals.

Companion Horse

A companion horse is a live equine kept primarily as a pet or pasture mate, often of mixed breed and not intended for breeding or performance. It falls under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals certified under Canadian regulations.

Draft Horse

A draft horse, such as a Clydesdale or Percheron, is a large, muscular equine used for heavy pulling work in agriculture, logging, or exhibitions. It is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, provided it is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock.

Miniature Horse

A miniature horse is a small equine, typically under 38 inches at the withers, bred for companionship, therapy, or showing. It falls under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals certified under Canadian livestock regulations.

Morgan Stallion

A Morgan stallion is an adult horse used for trail riding and general farm work, not registered for breeding programs. It is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, provided it is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock.

Paint Horse Filly

A Paint Horse filly is a young horse for future trail and show use, lacking pure-bred breeding status. It falls under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals.

Pony

A pony, such as a Shetland or Welsh, is a small horse breed under 14.2 hands, often used for children's riding or driving. It is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, provided it is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock.

Quarter Horse Gelding

A Quarter Horse gelding is a castrated horse trained for western riding disciplines like reining and cutting. It is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, not designated for pure breeding or official racing.

Riding School Horse

A riding school horse is a reliable equine used in equestrian academies for beginner to intermediate riding lessons. It falls under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals and those intended for immediate slaughter.

Show Horse

A show horse, such as an Arabian or Morgan, is bred for conformation competitions and exhibitions. It is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, provided it is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock.

Sport Horse

A sport horse, such as a Warmblood, is bred for jumping, dressage, or eventing competitions. It falls under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals certified under Canadian regulations.

Standardbred Gelding

A Standardbred gelding is a retired harness racing horse repurposed for beginner riding lessons. It falls under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals and those for immediate slaughter.

Tennessee Walking Horse Gelding

A Tennessee Walking Horse gelding is a smooth-gaited horse used for pleasure trail riding. It is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, excluding pure-bred breeding animals and those for immediate slaughter.

Therapy Horse

A therapy horse is a gentle equine trained for equine-assisted psychotherapy or hippotherapy programs. It is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as an 'other' live horse, provided it is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock.

Burro

A live burro, a feral or working ass breed, imported for packing or guarding purposes. This animal falls under tariff item 0101.30.00 as an ass, distinct from horses, mules, or hinnies, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Catalina Island Donkey

A live Catalina Island donkey, a feral-descended miniature ass, imported as a pet or for sanctuary purposes. This animal is classified under tariff item 0101.30.00 as an ass, regardless of breed or origin, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Mammoth Jackstock Donkey

A live Mammoth Jackstock donkey, a large draft ass breed, imported for mule breeding programs. This animal falls under tariff item 0101.30.00 as an ass, whether purebred or not, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Miniature Donkey

A live miniature donkey, such as the Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, used as a pet or for light work. This small ass breed is classified under tariff item 0101.30.00, distinct from ponies or other equines, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Nubian Donkey

A live Nubian donkey, an Egyptian-origin ass breed used for milk or work, imported live. This animal falls under tariff item 0101.30.00 as an ass, distinct from horses or mules, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Poitou Donkey

A live Poitou donkey, a rare French breed with a shaggy coat, imported for conservation breeding. This animal is strictly classified under tariff item 0101.30.00 as an ass, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Purebred Donkey

A live purebred donkey, such as a registered American Mammoth Jackstock, imported for breeding purposes. This animal falls under tariff item 0101.30.00 as an ass, distinct from horses or mules, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Working Pack Donkey

A live working pack donkey, a sturdy ass breed imported for agricultural pack work, such as African or Asian mountain breeds. This animal falls under tariff item 0101.30.00 as an ass, and is not excluded by Chapter 1 legal notes.

Draft Horse

Live draft horses of heavy breeds such as Clydesdale or Percheron, imported for work purposes like pulling carriages or plowing. These animals are not certified as pure-bred breeding stock and therefore fall under the 'Other' tariff item for horses.

Hinny

A live hinny, the sterile hybrid offspring of a female horse and a male donkey, imported for riding or light work. As a hybrid equid not meeting pure-bred breeding criteria, it is classified under the 'Other' tariff item for horses, asses, mules, and hinnies.

Miniature Horse

A live miniature horse, typically under 38 inches tall at the withers, imported for use as a pet, therapy animal, or for driving and show purposes. Since it is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock, it falls under the 'Other' tariff item for live horses.

Nubian Jackass

A live Nubian jackass (male donkey) imported for meat production or as a livestock guardian. As a live ass not certified as pure-bred breeding stock, it is classified under the 'Other' tariff item for horses, asses, mules, and hinnies.

Pack Mule

A live pack mule, bred for carrying loads in mountainous or trail environments, imported for work purposes. As a mule not certified as pure-bred breeding stock, it falls under the 'Other' tariff item for horses, asses, mules, and hinnies.

Pet Zebra Hybrid

A live zebra hybrid (zorse or zonkey), the cross between a zebra and a domestic horse or donkey, kept as an exotic pet. Since zebras are excluded from Chapter 1 but viable hybrids with domestic equids are not, these animals are classified under the 'Other' tariff item for horses, asses, mules, and hinnies.