What is HTS code 0205?

HTS heading 0205 covers meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen. It sits in Chapter 02 (meat and edible offal) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 1 tariff line.

What is the duty rate for HTS 0205?

Duty-free under the general rate. 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 0205 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.

Heading 0205

HTS code 0205 — Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen

Chapter: 02 — Meat and edible offal
Tariff lines: 1
General duty: Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 0205

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
0205.00.0000	Meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen	Free	kg

Documents required to import under 0205

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 0205?: HTS heading 0205 covers meat of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen. It sits in Chapter 02 (meat and edible offal) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 1 tariff line.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0205?: Duty-free under the general rate. 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 0205 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.

Tariff lines under heading 0205

Documents required to import under 0205

Common questions

Related headings in Chapter 02