U.S. imports of Meat of Horses, Asses, Mules, or Hinnies, Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen (HS 0205000000) totaled $217K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Meat of Horses, Asses, Mules, or Hinnies, Fresh, Chilled, or Frozen imports of $217K in August 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $159K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThis HS10 subheading is the single 10-digit U.S. classification for all equine meat—horses, asses, mules, and hinnies—regardless of temperature state. It mirrors the HS6 heading 020500 with no further U.S.-specific subdivision. Trade volumes under this code in U.S. import/export data are typically very low due to limited domestic demand and regulatory constraints on horse slaughter.
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Average import price $3.88/kg · 6 import shipments a month
The duty rate for equine meat under HTS 0205000000 should be confirmed in the current USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Historically, the rate has been relatively low, but practical import volumes are minimal due to regulatory and market factors.
Selling horse meat for human consumption in the U.S. faces significant barriers, including the effective absence of USDA-inspected horse slaughter facilities and state-level prohibitions in some jurisdictions, making commercial retail sales for human consumption practically nonexistent.
Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 020500
Statistical number 0205000000 · $217K of $75K
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$217KYoY · free account
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Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020500 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020500 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.