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U.S. imports of live purebred breeding horses — female (HS 0101210020) totaled $4.0M in June 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Live Purebred Breeding Horses — Female paid $316K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.9% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
This 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $984K | -- | -$984K |
| BELGIUM | $595K | -- | -$595K |
| FRANCE | $590K | -- | -$590K |
| IRELAND | $544K | -- | -$544K |
| BRAZIL | $328K | -- | -$328K |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.