Surplus Pony for Immediate Slaughter from China
Small surplus ponies from overpopulated herds imported for immediate slaughter, often for zoo animal feed or leather by-products. HTS 0101.29.00.10 applies to these non-breeding equines designated for prompt slaughter. Ensures regulatory separation from companion or working animals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• File VS 17-29 import permit specifying slaughter within 24-48 hours of arrival
• Document origin herd health status to prevent disease transmission concerns