Chapter 1
Live Animals
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 1 contains 100 HTS lines covering live animals. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 6.8%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
0101 — Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies
#Heading 0101 contains 11 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0101
Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies:
Free
0101.21.00
Purebred breeding animals
Free
0101.21.00.10
Males
Free
0101.21.00.20
Females
Free
0101.29.00
Other
Free
0101.29.00.10
Imported for immediate slaughter
Free
0101.29.00.90
Other
Free
0101.30.00.00
Asses
6.8%
0101.90
Other:
Free
0101.90.30.00
Imported for immediate slaughter
Free
0101.90.40.00
Other
4.5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0101 | Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.21.00 | Purebred breeding animals | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.21.00.10 | Males | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.21.00.20 | Females | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.29.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.29.00.10 | Imported for immediate slaughter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.29.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.30.00.00 | Asses | 6.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0101.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.90.30.00 | Imported for immediate slaughter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0101.90.40.00 | Other | 4.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
0102 — Live bovine animals
#Heading 0102 contains 42 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0102
Live bovine animals:
Free
0102.21.00
Purebred breeding animals
Free
0102.21.00.10
Male
Free
0102.21.00.20
Female
Free
0102.21.00.30
Male
Free
0102.21.00.50
Female
Free
0102.29
Other:
Free
0102.29.20
Cows imported specially for dairy purposes
Free
0102.29.20.11
Weighing less than 90 kg each
Free
0102.29.20.12
Weighing 90 kg or more each
Free
0102.29.40
Other
1¢/kg
0102.29.40.24
Male
Free
0102.29.40.28
Female
Free
0102.29.40.34
Male
Free
0102.29.40.38
Female
Free
0102.29.40.54
Male
Free
0102.29.40.58
Female
Free
0102.29.40.62
Steers
Free
0102.29.40.64
Bulls
Free
0102.29.40.66
Cows
Free
0102.29.40.68
Heifers
Free
0102.29.40.72
Male
Free
0102.29.40.74
Female
Free
0102.29.40.82
Male
Free
0102.29.40.84
Female
Free
0102.31.00
Purebred breeding animals
Free
0102.31.00.10
Male
Free
0102.31.00.20
Female
Free
0102.39.00
Other
1¢/kg
0102.39.00.10
Bison
Free
0102.39.00.24
Male
Free
0102.39.00.28
Female
Free
0102.39.00.34
Male
Free
0102.39.00.38
Female
Free
0102.39.00.54
Male
Free
0102.39.00.58
Female
Free
0102.39.00.61
For immediate slaughter
Free
0102.39.00.72
Male
Free
0102.39.00.74
Female
Free
0102.39.00.82
Male
Free
0102.39.00.84
Female
Free
0102.90.00.00
Other
1¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0102 | Live bovine animals: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.21.00 | Purebred breeding animals | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.21.00.10 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.21.00.20 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.21.00.30 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.21.00.50 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.20 | Cows imported specially for dairy purposes | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.20.11 | Weighing less than 90 kg each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.20.12 | Weighing 90 kg or more each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40 | Other | 1¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0102.29.40.24 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.28 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.34 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.38 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.54 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.58 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.62 | Steers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.64 | Bulls | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.66 | Cows | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.68 | Heifers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.72 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.74 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.82 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.29.40.84 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.31.00 | Purebred breeding animals | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.31.00.10 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.31.00.20 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00 | Other | 1¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0102.39.00.10 | Bison | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.24 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.28 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.34 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.38 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.54 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.58 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.61 | For immediate slaughter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.72 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.74 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.82 | Male | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.39.00.84 | Female | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0102.90.00.00 | Other | 1¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
0103 — Live swine
#Heading 0103 contains 10 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0103
Live swine:
Free
0103.10.00.00
Purebred breeding animals
Free
0103.91.00
Weighing less than 50 kg each
Free
0103.91.00.10
Weighing less than 7 kg each
Free
0103.91.00.20
Weighing 7 kg or more but less than 23 kg each
Free
0103.91.00.30
Weighing 23 kg or more but less than 50 kg each
Free
0103.92.00
Weighing 50 kg or more each
Free
0103.92.00.10
Imported for immediate slaughter
Free
0103.92.00.20
Breeding animals other than purebred breeding animals
Free
0103.92.00.91
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0103 | Live swine: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.10.00.00 | Purebred breeding animals | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.91.00 | Weighing less than 50 kg each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.91.00.10 | Weighing less than 7 kg each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.91.00.20 | Weighing 7 kg or more but less than 23 kg each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.91.00.30 | Weighing 23 kg or more but less than 50 kg each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.92.00 | Weighing 50 kg or more each | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.92.00.10 | Imported for immediate slaughter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.92.00.20 | Breeding animals other than purebred breeding animals | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0103.92.00.91 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
0104 — Live sheep and goats
#Heading 0104 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0104
Live sheep and goats:
Free
0104.10.00.00
Sheep
Free
0104.20.00.00
Goats
68¢/head
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0104 | Live sheep and goats: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0104.10.00.00 | Sheep | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0104.20.00.00 | Goats | 68¢/head | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
0105 — Live poultry of the following kinds: Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas
#Heading 0105 contains 11 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0105
Live poultry of the following kinds: Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas:
Free
0105.11.00
Chickens
0.9¢ each
0105.11.00.10
Layer-type (egg-type)
Free
0105.11.00.20
Broiler-type (meat-type)
Free
0105.11.00.40
Other
Free
0105.12.00.00
Turkeys
0.9¢ each
0105.13.00.00
Ducks
0.9¢ each
0105.14.00.00
Geese
0.9¢ each
0105.15.00.00
Guinea fowls
0.9¢ each
0105.94.00.00
Chickens
2¢/kg
0105.99.00.00
Other
2¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0105 | Live poultry of the following kinds: Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0105.11.00 | Chickens | 0.9¢ each | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0105.11.00.10 | Layer-type (egg-type) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0105.11.00.20 | Broiler-type (meat-type) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0105.11.00.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0105.12.00.00 | Turkeys | 0.9¢ each | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 0105.13.00.00 | Ducks | 0.9¢ each | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 0105.14.00.00 | Geese | 0.9¢ each | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0105.15.00.00 | Guinea fowls | 0.9¢ each | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0105.94.00.00 | Chickens | 2¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0105.99.00.00 | Other | 2¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
0106 — Other live animals
#Heading 0106 contains 23 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
0106
Other live animals:
Free
0106.11.00.00
Primates
Free
0106.12.01.00
Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)
Free
0106.13.00.00
Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)
Free
0106.14.00.00
Rabbits and hares
Free
0106.19
Other:
Free
0106.19.30.00
Foxes
4.8%
0106.19.91
Other
Free
0106.19.91.20
Dogs
Free
0106.19.91.95
Other
Free
0106.20.00.00
Reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
Free
0106.31.00.00
Birds of prey
1.8%
0106.32.00.00
Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos)
1.8%
0106.33.00.00
Ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
1.8%
0106.39.01.00
Other
1.8%
0106.41.00.00
Bees
Free
0106.49.00
Other
Free
0106.49.00.10
Leaf cutter bee larvae
Free
0106.49.00.90
Other
Free
0106.90.01
Other
Free
0106.90.01.10
Worms
Free
0106.90.01.20
Bait (other than worms)
Free
0106.90.01.80
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0106 | Other live animals: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.11.00.00 | Primates | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.12.01.00 | Whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.13.00.00 | Camels and other camelids (Camelidae) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.14.00.00 | Rabbits and hares | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.19 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.19.30.00 | Foxes | 4.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0106.19.91 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.19.91.20 | Dogs | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.19.91.95 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.20.00.00 | Reptiles (including snakes and turtles) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.31.00.00 | Birds of prey | 1.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0106.32.00.00 | Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos) | 1.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0106.33.00.00 | Ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) | 1.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0106.39.01.00 | Other | 1.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 0106.41.00.00 | Bees | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.49.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.49.00.10 | Leaf cutter bee larvae | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.49.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.90.01 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.90.01.10 | Worms | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.90.01.20 | Bait (other than worms) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 0106.90.01.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 1
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 1). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.