Nubian Donkey
A live Nubian donkey, an Egyptian-origin ass breed used for milk or work. This tariff item covers all live asses, including this breed, and excludes mules and hinnies.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the animal is a horse
Horses are classified under a different subheading within heading 01.01.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check CFIA health requirements for live equines, including disease testing and quarantine
• Ensure proper documentation of the animal's origin and breed
• Asses are not subject to tariff quotas, so the regular duty applies
Related Products under Tariff item 0101.30.00
Burro
A live burro, a breed of ass (Equus asinus), imported for packing, guarding, or as a companion animal. This tariff item covers all live asses, excluding mules and hinnies, and the burro is a common ass breed in the Americas.
Catalina Island Donkey
A live Catalina Island donkey, a feral-descended miniature ass breed, imported as a pet or for sanctuary conservation. As a live ass, it falls squarely under tariff item 0101.30.00, which covers all asses regardless of breed or origin.
Mammoth Jackstock Donkey
A live Mammoth Jackstock donkey, a large draft ass breed, imported for mule breeding programs. This tariff item covers all live asses, including purebred and non-purebred animals, so this breed qualifies.
Miniature Donkey
A live miniature donkey, a small ass breed under 36 inches tall, used as a pet or for light work. Tariff item 0101.30.00 covers all live asses, including miniature breeds, distinct from ponies or other equines.
Poitou Donkey
A live Poitou donkey, a rare French ass breed with a shaggy coat, imported for conservation breeding. Tariff item 0101.30.00 covers all live asses, including rare breeds, and is the correct classification.
Purebred Donkey
A live purebred donkey, such as a registered Mammoth Jackstock, imported for breeding purposes. This tariff item covers all live asses, and purebred status does not change the classification; it remains under 0101.30.00.