U.S. imports of Live Purebred Breeding Horses — Female (HS 0101210020) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Live Purebred Breeding Horses — Female paid $178K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Live Purebred Breeding Horses — Female imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis 10-digit HTS code covers live female horses (mares) that are purebred and imported specifically for breeding purposes, including thoroughbred broodmares and sport horse breeding stock. Female breeding horses represent a commercially important import category, with trade driven by the demand for superior bloodlines in racing, dressage, show jumping, and other equestrian disciplines. All imports are subject to USDA APHIS health certification and quarantine requirements.
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Average import price $32798.72/unit · 39 import shipments a month
USDA APHIS may impose additional health certification or quarantine considerations for pregnant mares, depending on the country of origin and the stage of pregnancy. Importers should consult APHIS well in advance of shipment to confirm all applicable requirements for pregnant animals.
Yes. Classification under this code requires that the mare be purebred and imported for breeding purposes. A purebred mare imported for competition or other non-breeding uses would be classified under a different HTS provision covering horses not for breeding.
Imports
Imports
$1.9MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Belgium and Germany together supply 60% of it. Belgium pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010121 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 010121 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Statistical number 1 of 3 in subheading 010121
Statistical number 0101210020 · $1.9M of $3.1M
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