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U.S. imports of live horses, asses, mules, and hinnies (SITC 00150) totaled $16.3M in April 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Live Horses, Asses, Mules, and Hinnies paid $1.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.6% on $14.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Live Horses, Asses, Mules, and Hinnies imports of $16.3M in April 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $20.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEquines — horses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies — enter US trade under USDA APHIS jurisdiction, with admissibility tied to the exporting country's equine disease status, particularly regarding equine infectious anemia, Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, and glanders. The commercial landscape spans high-value sport horses (Thoroughbreds, warmbloods), working animals, and slaughter-bound equines, each with distinct market dynamics and, in some cases, different documentation requirements. CITES listing applies to certain wild equid species, adding a separate permitting layer for those animals. Admissibility is complex — consult a licensed customs broker or USDA APHIS before importing.
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USDA APHIS requires a negative Coggins test (equine infectious anemia) for virtually all horse imports, along with an official health certificate from the exporting country. Depending on the origin, additional testing for equine piroplasmosis, glanders, or other diseases may be required, and some horses must undergo quarantine at an APHIS-approved facility. Requirements vary significantly by country of origin.
Yes — certain wild equid species and their hybrids listed under CITES (such as some zebra species) require CITES export and import permits in addition to APHIS health documentation. Domesticated horses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies are generally not CITES-listed, but importers dealing with any wild or exotic equid should verify CITES status before shipment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2.3M | $13.9M | +$11.6M |
| NETHERLANDS | $5.3M | $3.3M | -$2.0M |
| GERMANY | $2.7M | $500K | -$2.2M |
| MEXICO | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| BELGIUM | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
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