Depopulated Herd Mare for Slaughter

Mares from depopulated herds imported for immediate slaughter to control population or disease, used for pet food. HTS 0101.29.00.10 covers these non-breeding females for direct slaughter. Strict health protocols apply.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0101.29.00Same rate: 17.5%

If pregnant or breeding stock

Breeding mares classify under dedicated purebred provisions.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

If rendered into animal feed post-slaughter

Processed feed products from equines go to Chapter 23 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit herd depopulation certificate with import declaration

Use direct-to-slaughter transport to bypass general quarantine

Ensure no breeding history to prevent reclassification

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