Heading 0103

Live swine

7 declarable lines

Heading 0103 covers live swine, including purebred breeding animals and all other live pigs. It splits first by purebred breeding status, then by weight for pigs under 50 kg each, and by use or breeding status for pigs weighing 50 kg or more. All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Purebred breeding boar
Purebred breeding sow or gilt
Feeder pig weighing under 7 kg
Weaner pig weighing 7 kg or more but under 23 kg
Growing pig weighing 23 kg or more but under 50 kg
Market hog weighing 50 kg or more imported for immediate slaughter
Breeding pig weighing 50 kg or more that is not purebred

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the animal is a purebred breeding animal, which has its own line.
The weight of each animal when it is under 50 kg, since the lines break at 7 kg and 23 kg.
For animals 50 kg or more, whether they are imported for immediate slaughter.
For animals 50 kg or more not for slaughter, whether they are breeding animals other than purebred breeding animals.
Use the residual other line for pigs that do not fit the slaughter or breeding descriptions.

Often confused with

Live cattle
Bovine animals are a separate heading from swine.
Heading 0102
Live sheep and lambs
Sheep and goats are classified in their own heading.
Heading 0104
Live goats
Sheep and goats are classified in their own heading.
Heading 0104
Live chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas
Poultry is covered by a separate heading.
Heading 0105
Live rabbits, dogs, cats and other live animals not named elsewhere
These fall under the residual heading for other live animals.
Heading 0106

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a live purebred breeding pig?

Purebred breeding animals are classified under 0103.10.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on live swine imported for slaughter?

Swine weighing 50 kg or more each imported for immediate slaughter are classified under 0103.92.00.10, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify a live pig weighing 60 kg that is not purebred and is kept for breeding?

It goes under 0103.92.00.20, breeding animals other than purebred breeding animals, at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.