HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 0101.90 – Mules and hinnies; live
HS code 0101.90 is the 6-digit subheading for mules and hinnies, live. It is used for pack mules, draft mules, riding mules, logging mules and farm hinnies.
What HS 0101.90 covers
This category encompasses live mules and hinnies, which are hybrid animals resulting from the cross-breeding of horses and donkeys. Mules (donkey sire, horse dam) and hinnies (horse sire, donkey dam) are highly valued for their unique combination of strength, endurance, sure-footedness, and longevity, making them ideal for agricultural work, packing, and transportation in rugged terrains where horses might struggle. Trade involves farmers, logging companies, and military or aid organizations in regions where mechanized transport is difficult or impractical. Key considerations include their sterile nature (cannot breed), robust health requirements for transport, and their specific utility in challenging environments, often commanding a premium for their working capabilities.
- Covers
- Pack mules
- Draft mules
- Riding mules
- Logging mules
- Farm hinnies
- Military mules
- Recreational mules
- Examples
- Grand Canyon pack mules
- Amish farm mules
- logging mules in mountainous regions
- US Army pack mules (historical/training)
Codes often confused with 0101.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 010130 (asses) or 010129 (other live horses) due to their equine characteristics, but their hybrid, sterile nature is the defining factor.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 010190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 010190 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 50% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $7.0M 63% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.6M 14% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $578K 5.2% of world exports
World total: $11M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $6.9M 50% of world imports
- 2 Ireland $2.6M 19% of world imports
- 3 Spain $1.2M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 0101.90
Brazil does not split HS 0101.90: its NCM code is 0101.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 01.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 0101.90
What is HS code 010190?
HS code 010190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Mules and hinnies; live. This category encompasses live mules and hinnies, which are hybrid animals resulting from the cross-breeding of horses and donkeys. Mules (donkey sire, horse dam) and hinnies (horse sire, donkey dam) are highly valued for their unique combination of strength, endurance, sure-footedness, and longevity, making them ideal for agricultural work, packing, and transportation in rugged terrains where horses might struggle. Trade involves farmers, logging companies, and military or aid organizations in regions where mechanized transport is difficult or impractical. Key considerations include their sterile nature (cannot breed), robust health requirements for transport, and their specific utility in challenging environments, often commanding a premium for their working capabilities.
What products fall under HS code 010190?
Pack mules, draft mules, riding mules, logging mules, farm hinnies, military mules, recreational mules
What are common misclassifications for HS code 010190?
Often confused with 010130 (asses) or 010129 (other live horses) due to their equine characteristics, but their hybrid, sterile nature is the defining factor.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 010190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 010190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.0M, 63% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($1.6M) and Ireland ($578K). World exports came to about $11M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 010190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 010190 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($6.9M, 50% of world imports), Ireland ($2.6M) and Spain ($1.2M). World imports came to about $14M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 010190 structured?
HS code 010190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (01) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 010190?
In Brazil, HS code 010190 is NCM 0101.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.