Miniature Donkey from China

A small breed of live ass, like the Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, typically under 36 inches tall, used as pets or for light work. Falls under HTS 0101.30.00.00 specifically for asses, separate from ponies or other equines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.3%

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

Complete VS Form 17-29 for equine import and ensure negative test for EIA (equine infectious anemia)

Check state-specific import restrictions, as some prohibit certain donkey breeds due to disease risks

Use an import broker experienced in live animals to handleAPHIS pre-clearance and port inspections