Poitou Donkey from China
Rare French breed of shaggy-coated ass, the Poitou donkey, imported for conservation breeding. Strictly classified under asses in HTS 0101.30.00.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Apply for VS 17-130 import permit at least 14 days prior; include detailed animal history
• Prepare for genetic testing if claiming rare breed status for any duty exemptions
• Use bonded carriers for transport to minimize stress and comply with Animal Welfare Act