Therapy Pony from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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