Unwanted Thoroughbred Geldings from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare gelding status and non-breeding intent clearly on import forms
• Use VS 17-29 form for equine import health requirements