Horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals

HS v2022 Code: 010121

About horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals

HS code 010121 covers the trade of live, pure-bred breeding horses. This industry plays a vital role in the global livestock and agricultural sectors, providing high-quality breeding stock to support the growth and development of equine populations worldwide. Horses bred under this code are prized for their genetic purity, superior traits, and suitability for a range of applications, from racing and competition to recreational and working purposes.

Production process

The production of pure-bred breeding horses involves selective breeding, careful genetic management, and meticulous animal husbandry practices. Breeders carefully select parent stock based on desirable characteristics, such as conformation, temperament, and performance abilities. Breeding programs often utilize advanced reproductive technologies, including artificial insemination and embryo transfer, to maximize the genetic potential of their herds. Rigorous health and welfare protocols are also essential to ensure the well-being of the animals and the quality of the breeding stock.

Production inputs

The production of pure-bred breeding horses requires a range of inputs, including high-quality feed and forage, specialized housing and facilities, veterinary care, and skilled labor. Breeders may also invest in advanced breeding technologies, such as semen collection and storage equipment, as well as genetic testing and analysis tools to monitor the genetic diversity and health of their herds. 010119 Horses, asses, mules and hinnies, live and 010190 Other live animals are among the key inputs that may be consumed by this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 010121 is live, pure-bred breeding horses. These animals are typically sold to other livestock producers, equestrian organizations, and individual buyers for a variety of purposes, including racing, competition, recreational riding, and breeding. The horses produced under this code may also be used as breeding stock to support the 010119 Horses, asses, mules and hinnies, live and 010190 Other live animals industries.

Revisions to 010121

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 010121. The most recent 1 version of this code (010121) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 010121.

Family tree for horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/01'>01: Animals; live</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/0101'>0101: Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010121'>010121: Horses; live, pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010129'>010129: Horses; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010130'>010130: Asses; live</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/010190'>010190: Mules and hinnies; live</a>"]

    

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