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U.S. imports of live horses other than purebred breeding (HS 010129) totaled $12.4M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Live Horses Other Than Purebred Breeding paid $1.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $10.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Horses Other Than Purebred Breeding imports of $12.4M in April 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNon-purebred horses — including sport horses, pleasure horses, and horses destined for slaughter — fall under this heading and are subject to USDA APHIS import permits and health certification requirements distinct from those governing purebred breeding stock. The US schedule covers these animals under 0101290090 (horses, live, NESOI), a residual line that captures a wide range of equine types not qualifying as registered purebred breeders. Importers should be aware that intended use — whether for competition, resale, or processing — can affect admissibility conditions and the applicable APHIS import pathway.
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Intended use can influence APHIS admissibility conditions and the required health documentation, particularly for horses destined for slaughter versus those imported for competition or pleasure. However, for HTS classification purposes, the key distinction is whether the animal qualifies as a registered purebred breeder — not its end use.
Importers generally need an APHIS import permit, a health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian in the country of origin, and proof of negative testing for diseases such as equine infectious anemia. Requirements vary by origin country and may include quarantine upon arrival.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2.1M | $12.8M | +$10.7M |
| NETHERLANDS | $3.1M | $238K | -$2.8M |
| GERMANY | $2.5M | $470K | -$2.1M |
| MEXICO | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| BELGIUM | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0101290090 | HORSES, LIVE, NESOI | $12.4M | 10.00% | $1.0M |
HORSES, LIVE, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0101290000 | HORSES, LIVE, EXCEPT PUREBRED BREEDING | $16.0M |
HORSES, LIVE, EXCEPT PUREBRED BREEDING
5.9K no
CATTLE, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010229
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING 50 KG OR MORE EACH
HS 010392
SWINE, LIVE, NESOI, WEIGHING LESS THAN 50 KG EACH
HS 010391
PRIMATES, LIVE
HS 010611
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
BUFFALO, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010239
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $2.3M | $9.0M | +$6.7M |
| California | $2.8M | $2.8M | +$40K |
| New York | $2.2M | $218K | -$2.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $736K | $7.3M | +$6.5M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $4.3M | -- | -$4.3M |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $2.6M | $683K | -$2.0M |