US Tariff Impact for Horses from the EU and most other countries.
Tariff is a term we are hearing about every day in the news.
Below you will find a few frequently asked questions to explain the new tariffs and how they now impact importing horses from the UK & EU to the USA
What are Tariffs and Duty?
Tariffs and Duty are taxes charged by US Customs (or other countries) for imported goods.
These taxes are calculated on the value of the horse as listed on the import documents.
The difference between Tariff and Duty is:
- Tariff is a Trade Policy fee that applies to many commodities.
- Duty is a commodity-based Customs fee.
How much will I have to pay to US Customs?
The U.S. tariff rate from EU is 10% (Eff 04/10/25) and the duty rate for Horses is 0%.
Let's look at an example:
| Item | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff (10%) | $10,000 × 10% | $1,000.00 |
| Duty (0%) | $10,000 × 0% | $0.00 |
| MPF (0.3464%) | $10,000 × 0.3464% | $34.64 |
| Total | — | $1,034.64 |
Tariff (10%)
Calculation: $10,000 × 10%
Amount: $1,000.00
Duty (0%)
Calculation: $10,000 × 0%
Amount: $0.00
MPF (0.3464%)
Calculation: $10,000 × 0.3464%
Amount: $34.64
Total Cost
$1,034.64
What if my horse will not stay in the U.S.?
There are customs provisions (Temporary In Bond and ATA Carnet) for horses temporarily transiting through the U.S. that eliminates the tariff fee. We can make these arrangements for you - give us a call!
What if my horse is a USA returning horse?
A horse foaled in the United States is not subject to tariff or mpf.
Who do I trust for accurate customs information?
Make sure you are speaking directly to a licensed U.S. Customs broker.
You can verify on the US Customs website Licensed U.S. Customs Broker List
Alex Nichols Agency is a nationally licensed U.S. Customs broker (Code NNJ) with 60 years of global equine customs and transportation expertise delivering a worry-free experience. Call (516) 678-9100 to learn more!
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