Unwanted Show Horse for Slaughter from China
A horse retired from show circuits, imported for immediate slaughter due to age or injury, for meat or pharmaceutical by-products. Under HTS 0101.29.00.10 for horses not breeding and marked for slaughter. Differentiates from resale or therapeutic uses.
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
• Include pre-arranged slaughterhouse contract in shipment paperwork
• Comply with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing requirements
• Avoid delays by not mixing with non-slaughter animals in transit