Draft Horse from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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