Miniature Horse from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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