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HTS code 0101.29.00 covers live horses, asses, mules and hinnies, specifically “other” horses not otherwise specified. These animals fall within Chapter 1 covering live animals and generally receive free duty treatment, though special provisions may apply under eligibility for FTA or preference programs.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0101.29.00

AI Summary

This tariff covers live animals within Chapter 1, specifically horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. Code 0101.29.00 refers to ‘other’ horses—those not specifically categorized elsewhere. This code has two statistical reporting subdivisions: 0101.29.00.10 for animals imported for immediate slaughter, and 0101.29.00.90 for all other horses; be sure to select the appropriate suffix based on the intended use of the animal. Note that special provisions and definitions regarding “purebred breeding animals” and the interpretation of terms like “dried” may also apply within this chapter.

Chapter	Chapter 1 - Live animals
Section	Section I - Live Animals; Animal Products

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 0101.29.00 and its subdivisions (0101.29.00.10 and 0101.29.00.90) is free, applying to all imports from standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but may be available for eligible FTA or preference programs. Reporting units are "No." which means no specific unit of measure is required for reporting this commodity. This means that imports under this code, regardless of subdivision, generally enter the U.S. duty-free from NTR countries, with potential for preferential treatment under existing trade agreements.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 20%

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Code subdivisions

0101.29.00.10

Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies: > Horses: > Other > Imported for immediate slaughter

0101.29.00.90

Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies: > Horses: > Other > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 1 LIVE ANIMALS I 1-1 Note 1. This chapter covers all live animals except: (a) Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, of heading 0301, 0306, 0307 or 0308; (b) Cultures of microorganisms and other products of heading 3002; and (c) Animals of heading 9508. Additional U.S. Notes 1. The expression "purebred breeding animals" covers only animals certified to the U.S. Customs Service by the Department of Agriculture as being purebred of a recognized breed and duly registered in a book of record recognized by the Secretary of Agriculture for that breed, imported specially for breeding purposes, whether intended to be used by the importer himself or for sale for such purposes.1/ 2. Certain special provisions applying to live animals are in chapter 98. 1/The animal certificate of pure breeding is an obsolete form and can no longer be obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Consult U.S. Customs for additional information. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I 1-2

Section notes

SECTION I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS I-1 Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the tariff schedule any reference to "dried" products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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