Pet Zebra Hybrid from China
A zorse or zonkey (horse/zebra or donkey/zebra cross) kept as an exotic pet. Though zebras are excluded from Chapter 1, viable hybrids with domestic equids classify under HTS 0101.90.40.00 as other.
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
• DNA parentage proof required for hybrid classification approval
• Check CITES permits if zebra genetics exceed certain thresholds
• State wildlife laws supersede federal; pre-verify destination acceptance