Product classification
HS code for Donkeys: 0101.30
Asses, live.
Classification of donkeys under HS 0101.30
Live donkeys are classified under HS code 0101.30. The Harmonized System organizes live animals in Chapter 1. Heading 0101 is specifically designated for live horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. Within this heading, the system further breaks down the animals into subheadings. Subheading 0101.30 is reserved for \"Asses.\" This includes all members of the species Equus asinus, commonly known as donkeys or burros. The classification is straightforward based on the biological identity of the animal. It covers donkeys of all ages, breeds, and sizes, whether they are intended for agricultural work, transport, breeding, or as pets. The classification remains 0101.30 regardless of the animal's value or pedigree. This code is essential for customs authorities to monitor the international movement of livestock and to apply relevant sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures. Proper classification ensures that the correct tariffs are applied and that the animals are subjected to the appropriate veterinary inspections required for equine species entering a new jurisdiction.
- Covers
- Live domestic donkeys
- Live wild asses
- Breeding donkeys (male and female)
- Working burros and pack animals
- Young donkey foals
- Also under 0101.30
- Donkey Sanctuary animals
- working donkeys in rural Africa/Asia
- pet miniature donkeys in the US
- donkeys for milk production
Codes often confused with 0101.30
Common mistake. Donkeys are frequently misclassified under 0101.21 or 0101.29, which are reserved for live horses. While they belong to the same family (Equidae), the HS system requires a clear distinction between horses and asses. Another common mistake is using 0101.90, which is the residual category for mules and hinnies (the offspring of crossbreeding horses and donkeys). Mules and hinnies are distinct from purebred asses.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010130 (the code used for donkeys), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010130 (the code used for donkeys) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 24% of world imports. Mali did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($115K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 010130, not only donkeys.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $354K 42% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $113K 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $106K 13% of world exports
Mali did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($115K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $840K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $330K 24% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $194K 14% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $142K 10% of world imports
World total: $1.4M 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 donkeys
Brazil classifies donkeys under NCM 0101.30.00: HS 0101.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about donkeys
What is the HS code for Donkeys?
The HS code for Donkeys is 010130 (Asses; live). The HS code for live donkeys (asses) is 0101.30.
How do I classify Donkeys for customs?
Donkeys is classified under HS code 010130 — Asses; live. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are wild asses classified differently?
No, both domestic and wild asses are classified under the same HS code 0101.30, as the heading does not distinguish between domesticity.
Which countries are the top exporters of donkeys (HS 010130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010130 (the code used for donkeys) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($354K, 42% of world exports), the Netherlands ($113K) and Belgium ($106K). World exports came to about $840K, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mali did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($115K, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of donkeys (HS 010130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010130 (the code used for donkeys) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($330K, 24% of world imports), Nigeria ($194K) and Belgium ($142K). World imports came to about $1.4M, 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.
Is the HS code for Donkeys the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010130 for Donkeys is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for donkeys in Brazil?
In Brazil, donkeys (HS 010130) is classified under NCM 0101.30.00.