Product classification
HS code for Live asses: 0101.30
Asses, live.
Classification of live asses under HS 0101.30
Live asses are classified under HS code 0101.30, which is situated within the first chapter of the Harmonized System. Heading 0101 is dedicated to live horses, asses, mules, and hinnies. The structure of this heading separates pure-bred breeding horses (0101.21) and other horses (0101.29) from asses. Subheading 0101.30 is the specific designation for all live asses, regardless of whether they are for breeding, labor, or other purposes. The classification is straightforward based on the biological identification of the animal as an ass (Equus asinus). Under the General Rules for Interpretation, specifically GRI 1, classification is determined by the heading texts and any relative section or chapter notes. Since "Asses; live" is explicitly mentioned at the six-digit level, this code is the definitive classification for these animals in international commerce. This ensures that veterinary and transport regulations specific to equines are correctly applied during cross-border movement.
- Covers
- Domesticated donkeys
- Wild asses (Equus asinus)
- Live burros
- Asses for breeding purposes
- Asses for draft or labor
- 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. HS code 0101.90 is often incorrectly applied; this code is for mules and hinnies, which are hybrids. While related, asses must stay in 0101.30. Furthermore, wild equines that are not asses, such as zebras, are classified under 0106.19 as "other mammals" rather than under the 0101 heading. It is also important not to confuse these with horses, which are in 0101.21 or 0101.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 010130 (the code used for live asses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 010130 (the code used for live asses) 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 live asses.
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 live asses
Brazil classifies live asses 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 live asses
What is the HS code for Live asses?
The HS code for Live asses is 010130 (Asses; live). The HS code for live asses is 0101.30.
How do I classify Live asses for customs?
Live asses is classified under HS code 010130 — Asses; live. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include mules?
No, mules and hinnies are classified under HS code 0101.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of live asses (HS 010130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 010130 (the code used for live asses) 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 live asses (HS 010130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 010130 (the code used for live asses) 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 Live asses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 010130 for Live asses 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 live asses in Brazil?
In Brazil, live asses (HS 010130) is classified under NCM 0101.30.00.