Heading 0101
HTS code 0101 — Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies
- Chapter
- 01 — Live animals
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rates from 4.5% to 6.8%, with 5 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 0101
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0101.21.0010 | Males (Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies > Horses > Purebred breeding animals) | Free | No. |
| 0101.21.0020 | Females (Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies > Horses > Purebred breeding animals) | Free | No. |
| 0101.29.0010 | Imported for immediate slaughter (Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies > Horses > Other) | Free | No. |
| 0101.29.0090 | Other (Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies > Horses > Other) | Free | No. |
| 0101.30.0000 | Asses (Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies) | 6.8% | No. |
| 0101.90.3000 | Imported for immediate slaughter (Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies > Other) | Free | No. |
| 0101.90.4000 | Other (Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies > Other) | 4.5% | No. |
Documents required to import under 0101
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- USDA Import PermitRequired
Must be obtained before shipment arrives
- Veterinary Health CertificateRequired
Issued by official vet in country of origin
- APHIS Import Permit for Animal Products (VS 17-129)Conditional
Required for animal products, byproducts, or in-transit shipments
- FWS Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177)Conditional
Required for wildlife, wildlife products, or CITES-listed species
Filed with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at a designated port
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 0101?
- HTS heading 0101 covers live horses, asses, mules and hinnies. It sits in Chapter 01 (live animals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 0101?
- General duty rates from 4.5% to 6.8%, with 5 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0101 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.