Miniature Horse from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain a USDA veterinary import permit and health certificate from the exporting country confirming the horse is free from contagious diseases
• Arrange for quarantine at a USDA-approved facility upon arrival, typically 7-21 days depending on origin
• Verify CITES permit if the breed originates from regions with endangered equine populations to avoid delays