Pony from Japan
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.
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
• Schedule import through ports with equine facilities like Newburg, NY or Miami, FL to streamline processing
• Include microchip identification numbers matching health certificates for traceability
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete vaccination records, which trigger extended quarantine periods