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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purebred certified breeders
Even therapy horses qualify as purebred if they meet breeding certification.
If imported for nonprofit therapy organizations
Articles for blind/therapy use by qualifying orgs may enter duty-free under Chapter 98.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Include behavioral training certifications if applicable for therapy end-use verification
โข Pre-arrange veterinary release exams post-quarantine to expedite final clearance
โข Check state import restrictions beyond federal requirements for therapy animal programs
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.
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.
Sport Horse
Sport horses like Warmbloods bred for jumping, dressage, or eventing competitions. HTS 0101.29.00 applies to these non-purebred breeding imports.