Live swine — HTS 0103
Live swine
Chapter 01 › Heading 0103
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0103 is a four-digit product category for live swine—live pigs and related animals covered by this heading. It groups products at a broad level; it is not usually the complete code needed for entry, duty treatment, or other import requirements.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, follow the heading’s subheadings and statistical subdivisions. These commonly distinguish the animals by type or other stated characteristics, such as whether they are breeding animals or other live swine. Confirm that the product description, intended use, and any required technical distinctions match the wording of the specific code. Customs classification can require broker or specialist judgment when the facts are unclear.
What to check
- Confirm that the shipment contains live swine and is not a different animal category or a processed swine product.
- Read every subheading and statistical description under heading 0103; do not choose an eight-digit code from a keyword match alone.
- Check whether the animals’ type, breeding status, sex, age, weight, or other stated characteristic affects the available subdivisions.
- Compare the product facts with the HTSUS General Rules of Interpretation, section and chapter notes, and any relevant customs guidance.
- Have a licensed customs broker or classification professional review borderline cases, and separately verify animal-health, agriculture, and import-permit requirements.
HTS heading 0103 summary
Live swine is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0103.10.00.00 👉 | Purebred breeding animals | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0103?
Live swine. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.