Therapy Pony from China
A small pony trained for animal-assisted therapy in hospitals, schools, or nursing homes. As a live horse not purebred breeding stock, it falls under HTS 0101.90.40.00 for other horses, asses, mules, and hinnies.
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
• Include behavior certification or training records to support therapeutic use claims during customs inspection
• Verify airline or vessel compliance with IATA Live Animals Regulations for safe transport
• Budget for potential veterinary inspections at port of entry; incomplete health docs lead to refusal or extended quarantine