HS-4 · Heading
0101 — Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live
Chapter 01: Live animals
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0101 when importing or exporting live horses, asses, mules, or hinnies. For example, if you are shipping a pure-bred Arabian horse for breeding purposes, this heading applies. Understanding the distinctions between the subheadings is crucial for proper classification.
When deciding between HS-6 010121 and HS-6 010129, consider the breeding status of the horse. If the horse is a pure-bred breeding animal, you should classify it under 010121. Conversely, if it does not meet the pure-bred criteria, use 010129.
For live asses, you will use HS-6 010130. This subheading specifically covers all live asses regardless of their breeding status. If you are importing a donkey, this is the correct classification.
If your shipment includes mules or hinnies, you should refer to HS-6 010190. This line encompasses all live mules and hinnies, which are hybrids and distinct from horses and asses.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
live horses import · pure-bred breeding animals · asses live classification · mules and hinnies shipping · HS-4 0101 · animal import regulations · horse breeding import · live animal customs · HS-6 010121 · HS-6 010130 · live donkey import · mule classification
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Importing a pure-bred Thoroughbred horse for breeding (HS-6 010121)
- Exporting a mixed-breed horse not intended for breeding (HS-6 010129)
- Shipping a live donkey (HS-6 010130)
- Transporting a mule for agricultural use (HS-6 010190)
- Bringing in a hinnie for a petting zoo (HS-6 010190)
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is the HS code for live horses?
- How do I classify a pure-bred horse?
- What are the requirements for importing live asses?
- How to determine if a horse is pure-bred?
- What is the difference between mules and hinnies?
- Can I import a donkey without special permits?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify live horses for import
- requirements for importing pure-bred horses
- distinctions between horse subheadings
- importing live mules and hinnies regulations
- what to know about importing live asses
- how to determine breeding status of horses
- customs classification for live animals
- importing donkeys for agricultural use
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the difference between HS-6 010121 and HS-6 010129?
- HS-6 010121 is for live pure-bred breeding horses, while HS-6 010129 is for all other horses that are not pure-bred.
- How do I classify a live donkey?
- You should use HS-6 010130 for live asses, which includes donkeys.
- What do I need to import a mule?
- For importing mules, classify them under HS-6 010190 and check local regulations for any health certifications required.
- Are there special permits needed for importing live horses?
- Yes, importing live horses may require health certificates and permits depending on the destination country's regulations.
- Can I export a horse that is not pure-bred?
- Yes, you can export non-pure-bred horses under HS-6 010129.
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