Miniature Horse from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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