Companion Horse
Companion horses kept as pets or pasture mates for larger herds, often mixed breeds. They enter under HTS 0101.29.00 as other live horses.
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Alternative Classifications
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If personal pet accompanying owner
Household pets imported personally may qualify for Chapter 98 personal exemptions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Microchip all horses for permanent ID matching import documents
• Purchase all-risk livestock insurance covering mortality during transit
• Pre-notify destination veterinarian for state health certificate upon release
Related Products under HTS 0101.29.00
Show Horse
Show horses such as Arabians or Morgans are bred for conformation competitions and exhibitions. HTS 0101.29.00 covers these as other live horses excluding purebred breeders.
Miniature Horse
Miniature horses are small equines typically under 38 inches tall at the withers, bred for companionship, therapy, or showing rather than riding. They fall under HTS 0101.29.00 as 'other' live horses, excluding purebred breeding animals classified separately.
Draft Horse
Draft horses like Clydesdales or Percherons are large, muscular equines used for heavy pulling work in agriculture, logging, or shows. Classified under HTS 0101.29.00 as 'other' live horses, not purebred breeding stock.
Pony
Ponies are small horse breeds like Shetlands or Welsh, under 14.2 hands, often used for children's riding or driving. They are imported live under HTS 0101.29.00 as 'other' horses.
Therapy Horse
Therapy horses are gentle equines trained for equine-assisted psychotherapy or hippotherapy programs. They import under HTS 0101.29.00 as other live horses.
Riding School Horse
Reliable school horses used in equestrian academies for beginner to intermediate riding lessons. Classified as other live horses under HTS 0101.29.00.