Aged Draft Horse for Slaughter from Canada
An elderly Belgian draft horse imported for immediate slaughter, typically for pet food production or rendering into animal feed. Falls under HTS 0101.29.00.10 as a non-breeding horse explicitly for slaughter, distinguishing it from working or breeding animals. Import focuses on quick processing post-arrival.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure immediate slaughter certification from a USDA-approved facility to meet APHIS requirements
• Transport in quarantine-compliant vehicles; declare slaughter intent on all import manifests