U.S. imports of live horses (other than purebred breeding) (HS 010129) totaled $12.4M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Sport horses, pleasure horses, and horses destined for slaughter that do not qualify as purebred breeding animals fall under this heading, covered by two 10-digit lines: 0101290000 and 0101290090 (NESOI). Germany and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting Europe's robust warmblood and competition-horse industries. All live horse imports require USDA APHIS import permits and health certification regardless of intended use. Importers should note that the intended use — competition, pleasure, or slaughter — can affect both the applicable permit conditions and the admissibility review process.
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The HTS classification itself does not change based on intended use for non-purebred horses, but USDA APHIS permit conditions and health certification requirements can differ significantly. Horses imported for competition may qualify for temporary admission procedures, while those destined for slaughter face additional regulatory scrutiny. Consult APHIS and a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct permit pathway before shipment.
Both countries have well-established warmblood studbooks and international competition-horse markets, producing large numbers of sport and pleasure horses that are actively exported worldwide. Their proximity to major European auction venues and strong veterinary infrastructure also facilitates compliant export to the US.
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Imports
$12.4M
from 39 countries · YTD: $63.2M
Exports
$16.0M
Surplus of $3.6M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $3.6M (net exporter)
YTD: $63.2M imported (April 2026)
571 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
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
BUFFALO, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010239
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
MAMMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010619
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.