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HTS Chapter 1 · Section I

Live animals

Chapter 1 averages a 0.9% general (MFN) duty across its 37 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 6.8%.

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0.9%
avg MFN duty
6.8%
highest line
37
rated tariff lines
51%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 1 by duty-rate band

How the 37 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free190.1–5%175–10%1

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 1

HTS Chapter 1 - Live animals - organizes 126 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 37 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 1 sits within Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 0.9%, with the highest individual rate reaching 6.8%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under live animals. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 1 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 1 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 126 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 37 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 0.9% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 6.8% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

0101 Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies:
Horses:
0101.21.00 Purebred breeding animals
Free
0101.21.00.10 Males
No.
0101.21.00.20 Females
No.
0101.29.00 Other
Free
0101.29.00.10 Imported for immediate slaughter
No.
0101.29.00.90 Other
No.
0101.30.00.00 Asses
No.
6.8%
0101.90 Other:
0101.90.30.00 Imported for immediate slaughter
No.
Free
0101.90.40.00 Other
No.
4.5%
0102 Live bovine animals:
Cattle:
0102.21.00 Purebred breeding animals
Free
Dairy:
0102.21.00.10 Male
No.
0102.21.00.20 Female
No.
Other:
0102.21.00.30 Male
No.
0102.21.00.50 Female
No.
0102.29 Other:
0102.29.20 Cows imported specially for dairy purposes
Free
0102.29.20.11 Weighing less than 90 kg each
No., kg
0102.29.20.12 Weighing 90 kg or more each
No., kg
0102.29.40 Other
1¢/kg
Weighing less than 90 kg each:
0102.29.40.24 Male
No., kg
0102.29.40.28 Female
No., kg
Weighing 90 kg or more but less than 200 kg each:
0102.29.40.34 Male
No., kg
0102.29.40.38 Female
No., kg
Weighing 200 kg or more but less than 320 kg each:
0102.29.40.54 Male
No., kg
0102.29.40.58 Female
No., kg
Weighing 320 kg or more each:
For immediate slaughter:
0102.29.40.62 Steers
No., kg
0102.29.40.64 Bulls
No., kg
0102.29.40.66 Cows
No., kg
0102.29.40.68 Heifers
No., kg
For breeding:
0102.29.40.72 Male
No., kg
0102.29.40.74 Female
No., kg
Other:
0102.29.40.82 Male
No., kg
0102.29.40.84 Female
No., kg
Buffalo:
0102.31.00 Purebred breeding animals
Free
0102.31.00.10 Male
No.
0102.31.00.20 Female
No.
0102.39.00 Other
1¢/kg
0102.39.00.10 Bison
No., kg
Other:
Weighing less than 90 kg each:
0102.39.00.24 Male
No., kg
0102.39.00.28 Female
No., kg
Weighing 90 kg or more but less than 200 kg each:
0102.39.00.34 Male
No., kg
0102.39.00.38 Female
No., kg
Weighing 200 kg or more but less than 320 kg each:
0102.39.00.54 Male
No., kg
0102.39.00.58 Female
No., kg
Weighing 320 kg or more each:
0102.39.00.61 For immediate slaughter
No., kg
For breeding:
0102.39.00.72 Male
No., kg
0102.39.00.74 Female
No., kg
Other:
0102.39.00.82 Male
No., kg
0102.39.00.84 Female
No., kg
0102.90.00.00 Other
No., kg
1¢/kg
0103 Live swine:
0103.10.00.00 Purebred breeding animals
No.
Free
Other:
0103.91.00 Weighing less than 50 kg each
Free
0103.91.00.10 Weighing less than 7 kg each
No., kg
0103.91.00.20 Weighing 7 kg or more but less than 23 kg each
No., kg
0103.91.00.30 Weighing 23 kg or more but less than 50 kg each
No., kg
0103.92.00 Weighing 50 kg or more each
Free
0103.92.00.10 Imported for immediate slaughter
No., kg
0103.92.00.20 Breeding animals other than purebred breeding animals
No., kg
0103.92.00.91 Other
No., kg
0104 Live sheep and goats:
0104.10.00.00 Sheep
No., kg
Free
0104.20.00.00 Goats
No.
68¢/head
0105 Live poultry of the following kinds: Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas:
Weighing not more than 185 g:
0105.11.00 Chickens
0.9¢ each
Breeding stock, whether or not purebred:
0105.11.00.10 Layer-type (egg-type)
No.
0105.11.00.20 Broiler-type (meat-type)
No.
0105.11.00.40 Other
No.
0105.12.00.00 Turkeys
No.
0.9¢ each
0105.13.00.00 Ducks
No.
0.9¢ each
0105.14.00.00 Geese
No.
0.9¢ each
0105.15.00.00 Guinea fowls
No.
0.9¢ each
Other:
0105.94.00.00 Chickens
No., kg
2¢/kg
0105.99.00.00 Other
No., kg
2¢/kg
0106 Other live animals:
Mammals:
0106.11.00.00 Primates
No.
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)
No.
Free
0106.13.00.00 Camels and other camelids (Camelidae)
No.
Free
0106.14.00.00 Rabbits and hares
No.
Free
0106.19 Other:
0106.19.30.00 Foxes
No.
4.8%
0106.19.91 Other
Free
0106.19.91.20 Dogs
No.
0106.19.91.95 Other
No.
0106.20.00.00 Reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
No.
Free
Birds:
0106.31.00.00 Birds of prey
No.
1.8%
0106.32.00.00 Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos)
No.
1.8%
0106.33.00.00 Ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
No.
1.8%
0106.39.01.00 Other
No.
1.8%
Insects:
0106.41.00.00 Bees
kg
Free
0106.49.00 Other
Free
0106.49.00.10 Leaf cutter bee larvae
kg
0106.49.00.90 Other
kg
0106.90.01 Other
Free
0106.90.01.10 Worms
kg
0106.90.01.20 Bait (other than worms)
kg
0106.90.01.80 Other
kg

See Actual Trade Volumes

HTS Chapter 1 products are actively traded globally. View real import/export volumes by country from FAO FAOSTAT:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 1 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 1 covers Live animals. It contains 126 individual tariff classifications, of which 37 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section I (Live Animals; Animal Products).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 1? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 1 is 0.9%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 6.8%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 1? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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