🇯🇵 Japan Import Tariff: HS 01.01

Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live

MFN Tariff Rate1.9%
FTA Rate (JTEPA/RCEP)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

0.6%
Savings: 1.3 percentage points
HS Code01.01
ProductHorses, asses, mules and hinnies; live
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇯🇵 Japan

Safeguard measures may apply

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 01.01 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA Rate
🇸🇬 Singapore0.2%0.1%
🇦🇪 UAE0.6%—
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia0.8%—
🇺🇸 United States1.4%0.7%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.4%0.4%
🇦🇺 Australia1.6%0.6%
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)1.7%0.7%
🇨🇦 Canada1.7%—
🇹🇼 Taiwan1.7%0.8%
🇯🇵 Japan(current)1.9%0.6%
China2.1%0.2%
🇲🇽 Mexico2.1%—
🇮🇩 Indonesia2.2%—
🇻🇳 Vietnam2.4%0.5%
🇰🇷 South Korea2.7%0.8%
🇿🇦 South Africa2.7%0.1%
🇹🇷 Turkey2.9%0.7%
🇹🇭 Thailand3.1%0.3%
🇧🇷 Brazil4.8%1.5%
🇮🇳 India5.3%—

Import Documents for Japan

Typical documents required when importing HS 01.01 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

⚠️USDA/APHIS Import PermitRequired
⚠️Health CertificateRequired
📋Quarantine ClearanceMay apply

Related HS Codes in Japan

0101.21Horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals0101.29Horses; live, other than pure-bred breeding animal0101.30Asses; live0101.90Mules and hinnies; live01.02Bovine animals; live0102.21Cattle; live, pure-bred breeding animals

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live into Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 01.01 in Japan?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live (HS 01.01) into Japan is 1.9%. Under the JTEPA/RCEP, a preferential rate of 0.6% may apply.
Does Japan have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 01.01?
Yes. Under the JTEPA/RCEP, the tariff may be reduced from 1.9% to 0.6%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 01.01?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.2% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 01.01 into Japan?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Japan before making business decisions.