Standard Donkey
A live standard donkey of standard size, imported for pack work, guarding livestock, or as a pet. 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.
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 donkey is certified as pure-bred for breeding
Pure-bred breeding asses are classified separately under heading 0101.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the donkey is not certified as pure-bred breeding stock, as that would change the tariff classification
• Have health certificates and any required permits ready for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0101.90.00
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.