Draft Horse from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide proof of negative tests for equine infectious anemia (Coggins test) valid within 30 days prior to export
• Use an import broker experienced in large animal shipments to handleAPHIS inspections and facility pre-approvals
• Budget for transportation in ventilated horse vans or aircraft with proper bedding to minimize stress during transit