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U.S. imports of live purebred breeding horses (HS 010121) totaled $4.0M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Live Purebred Breeding Horses paid $184K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.8% on $3.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Purebred Breeding Horses imports of $4.0M in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPurebred breeding horses enter the US under USDA APHIS oversight, which requires health certificates, import permits, and quarantine at an approved facility before release. The US tariff schedule distinguishes male (0101210010) and female (0101210020) purebred breeding horses as separate 10-digit lines, a split that matters for stud-book documentation and breed-registry compliance. Valuation of these animals can be highly subjective given their pedigree and performance records, making accurate customs appraisement a recurring challenge for importers of high-value sport or racing stock.
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USDA APHIS requires imported horses to undergo quarantine at an APHIS-approved facility. The duration and specific conditions depend on the country of origin's disease status, particularly regarding equine infectious anemia and other reportable conditions. An import permit must be obtained before shipment.
The schedule provides separate 10-digit lines for male (0101210010) and female (0101210020) purebred breeding horses. Correct sex classification is important not only for duty purposes but also for alignment with breed-registry and stud-book documentation that accompanies high-value breeding animals.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $2.2M | $3.1M | +$873K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| CANADA | $144K | $1.0M | +$877K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $632K | +$632K |
| IRELAND | $209K | $360K | +$151K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0101210020 | HORSES, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE | $3.2M | 3.69% | $115K |
| 0101210010 | HORSES, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING MALE | $793K | 10.00% | $69K |
HORSES, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING FEMALE
HORSES, LIVE, PUREBRED BREEDING MALE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0101210000 | HORSES, PUREBRED BREEDING, LIVE | $7.5M |
HORSES, PUREBRED BREEDING, LIVE
2.0K 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
HORSES, LIVE, OTHER THAN PUREBRED BREEDING
HS 010129
ANIMALS, LIVE, NESOI
HS 010690
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $2.8M | $3.9M | +$1.1M |
| California | $153K | $1.8M | +$1.6M |
| Kentucky | $470K | $623K | +$152K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $2.8M | $3.8M | +$1.1M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $403K | $1.3M | +$852K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $153K | $1.2M | +$1.0M |