Commercial Breeding Sow
A female pig weighing over 50 kg, specifically selected for breeding purposes in commercial hog farms but not registered as purebred. It falls under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a non-pure-bred breeding animal used to produce offspring.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sow is certified as pure-bred
Pure-bred breeding animals are classified separately under heading 01.03.
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 sow is accompanied by a veterinary health certificate and any required CFIA permits
• Confirm that the animal is not certified as pure-bred to avoid classification issues
• Prepare documentation showing the sow's intended use for breeding to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0103.92.00
Berkshire Finishing Pig
A Berkshire breed pig over 50 kg in the finishing phase for the premium pork market. Falls under tariff item 0103.92.00 as non-pure-bred commercial stock, not intended for breeding.
Berkshire Porker Hog for Immediate Kill
Berkshire porker hogs exceeding 50 kg, imported for immediate slaughter to yield premium cuts. These are non-purebred swine, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as other live swine.
Camborough Breeding Gilt
A Camborough Plus gilt over 50 kg, a commercial hybrid for maternal line breeding in sow herds. This live pig is classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a non-pure-bred breeding animal, given its commercial hybrid status.
Commercial Crossbreed Swine for Slaughter
Commercial crossbreed swine over 50 kg, trucked directly from port to slaughterhouses for pork production. These are non-purebred animals, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00.
Commercial Grower Pig
A generic commercial pig over 50 kg for the grower phase in confinement operations. Tariff item 0103.92.00 designation for non-pure-bred swine meeting the weight criteria.
Crossbred Market Hog
A mixed-breed hog weighing 50+ kg destined for slaughter as market pork. Tariff item 0103.92.00 covers such commercial swine other than pure-bred breeding animals.