HS-2 · Chapter 01
HS chapter 01: Live animals
Section I — live animals; animal products
Live animals are categorized under this chapter, including examples like horses, cattle, and poultry. For instance, if you're importing a shipment of live ducks, you would look at the relevant HS-4 code to determine the correct classification.
To drill down from HS-2 to HS-4, first identify the specific type of animal you are dealing with. Each HS-4 heading corresponds to a particular category, such as horses, cattle, or swine. Ensure you check the title text for precise definitions and examples.
After selecting an HS-4 code, you can narrow it down further to HS-6 by examining product form and end-use. For example, if you're dealing with live sheep, you would refer to HS-0104 for sheep and goats, ensuring you understand any specific notes that may apply to your shipment.
Terms & reference phrasing
These phrases describe how this chapter is discussed in trade, customs, and search—they stay on this page for context; they are not search shortcuts.
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Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify live animals for customs
- importing live animals regulations and codes
- shipping live poultry and their HS codes
- understanding HS-4 codes for livestock
- requirements for exporting live cattle
- best practices for live animal transportation
- navigating animal health regulations for imports
- choosing the right HS code for live sheep
Examples & common questions
Example products are typical trade descriptions. Questions below are how people often frame classification for this chapter—use them as reading context, then confirm against your tariff book and legal notes.
Example products
- Live horses for racing or breeding purposes
- Cattle being imported for dairy production
- Live pigs for livestock farming
- Sheep being shipped for wool production
- Ducks intended for meat processing
- Goats for dairy and meat production
- Live poultry for egg production
- Mules for agricultural work
Common classification questions
- What HS code do I use for importing live horses?
- How do I classify live cattle for export?
- Are there specific regulations for shipping live poultry?
- What is the difference between HS-0104 and HS-0105?
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for live animals?
- What documentation is needed for live animal imports?
- Are there special tariffs for live livestock?
- What are the health requirements for importing live animals?
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the HS code for live horses?
- The HS code for live horses is **0101**.
- How do I find the right HS code for live poultry?
- For live poultry, refer to HS-0105, which includes fowls, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
- Are there specific notes I should check for live animal imports?
- Yes, always review the specific notes under each HS-4 code for any additional requirements or restrictions.
- What does n.e.c. mean in the context of live animals?
- n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' referring to animals that do not fit into the other specified categories.
- What documentation is required for importing live animals?
- Documentation typically includes health certificates, import permits, and compliance with local regulations.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 01 (6)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
Browse first heading (HS-4 0101)
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Before you file customs documents
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