U.S. imports of Meat of Horses, Asses, Mules & Hinnies (Fresh, Chilled or Frozen) (HS 020500) totaled $75K in September 2026, imported from 1 country.
Meat of Horses, Asses, Mules & Hinnies (Fresh, Chilled or Frozen) imports of $75K in September 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $150K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataEquine meat — covering horses, asses, mules, and hinnies in any temperature state — enters the US under a single 10-digit line (0205000000) and must clear USDA FSIS reinspection from an approved foreign establishment before release. Canada is the dominant supplier, reflecting its established equine slaughter infrastructure and geographic proximity. Domestic consumption of horse meat is negligible, so virtually all trade under this heading is driven by export demand or specialty ethnic markets. Importers should confirm that the originating establishment holds current FSIS equivalency approval, as lapses can halt shipments at the port.
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No. The US schedule consolidates all temperature conditions — fresh, chilled, and frozen — into a single 10-digit line (0205000000), so no separate classification is needed based on the state of the product at time of entry.
The foreign establishment must appear on FSIS's list of approved facilities, and each shipment requires an official foreign inspection certificate. Upon arrival, FSIS conducts reinspection at the port of entry; shipments failing reinspection are refused entry or destroyed.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 0205
Subheading 020500 · $75K of $217K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0205000000 | Meat of Horses, Asses, Mules, Hinnies, Fr/Ch, Frzn | $217K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0205000000 | Meat of Horses, Asses, Mules, Hinnies, Fr/Ch, Frzn | $5K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $1.8M of Meat of Horses, Asses, Mules & Hinnies (Fresh, Chilled or Frozen).
Fewer 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 September 2026 · exports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.