Imported for immediate slaughter
Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies: > Other: > Imported for immediate slaughter
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0101.90.30.00
Slaughter-Bound Quarter Horses
Live American Quarter Horses imported specifically for immediate slaughter in processing facilities. These versatile horses, often from breeding operations, fall under HTS 0101.90.30.00 due to their designation for direct slaughter upon arrival, excluding use as breeding stock or riding animals.
Cull Dairy Heifers for Slaughter
Young female Holstein or Jersey heifers culled from dairy herds and imported expressly for immediate slaughter. Classified under HTS 0101.90.30.00 as they are not suitable for milk production or breeding, destined directly for meat processing.
Aged Mule Colts for Processing
Young male mules past viable working age, imported for immediate slaughter to utilize meat byproducts. Falls under HTS 0101.90.30.00 for asses, mules, and hinnies designated strictly for slaughter upon entry.
Surplus Belgian Draft Horses
Heavy Belgian draft horses from overstocked farms, imported solely for immediate slaughter to produce specialty meats. HTS 0101.90.30.00 applies as they are not for work, breeding, or exhibition but direct processing.
Unwanted Thoroughbred Geldings
Castrated male Thoroughbred racehorses no longer competitive, imported for immediate slaughter. They qualify for HTS 0101.90.30.00 due to explicit import documentation for meat processing, not racing or breeding.