Unwanted Show Horse for Slaughter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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