Unwanted Show Horse for Slaughter from Mexico
A horse retired from show circuits, imported for immediate slaughter due to age or injury, for meat or pharmaceutical by-products. This live horse is classified under tariff item 0101.29.00 as 'other' horses, since it is not a pure-bred breeding animal and does not meet the criteria for other specific subheadings. The import is subject to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements for animals destined for slaughter.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the horse meets CFIA health certification and import permit requirements for slaughter animals
• Verify that the shipment is accompanied by a valid veterinary certificate and that the port of entry has adequate inspection facilities
• Be aware that horses for slaughter may be subject to additional scrutiny under the Health of Animals Regulations