Miniature Horse from China
A small breed of horse, typically under 38 inches tall at the withers, used for pets, therapy, driving, or show purposes. Classified under HTS 0101.90.40.00 as other live horses, excluding purebred breeding animals. Falls into this subheading for non-asses, mules, or hinnies that are not specifically purebred.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
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
• Obtain a veterinary health certificate from an approved government veterinarian confirming the animal is free from contagious diseases
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permit requirements and arrange for quarantine at a designated facility upon arrival
• Avoid misclassification by providing breed registry documents if claiming purebred status under 0101.21