9813.00.60 - Animals and poultry brought into the United States for the purpose of breeding, exhibition or competition for prizes, and the usual equipment therefor

HTS Code 9813.00.60 encompasses live animals and poultry imported into the United States for specific purposes: breeding, exhibition, or competition for prizes. This provision also extends to the usual equipment accompanying these animals for such intended uses. The key differentiator for this classification lies in the *purpose* of import, rather than the species of the animal itself, which is typically classified under Chapter 01.

This category is distinct from the sibling categories in Chapter 01 (e.g., 0101 for horses, 0102 for bovine animals, 0105 for poultry), which classify live animals based on their genus and species without regard to their ultimate use. While Chapter 01 covers all live animals, 9813.00.60 is a special provision that carves out a specific import regime for animals intended for breeding, exhibition, or competition, often implying temporary import or specific import requirements beyond standard agricultural entry.

As a leaf node within the HTS, HTS Code 9813.00.60 does not have further subcategories. Classification under this provision relies heavily on documentation and evidence demonstrating the stated purpose of import. Importers must be prepared to provide proof, such as entry forms indicating the animal's intended role, veterinary certificates, or exhibition/competition agreements, to substantiate their claim under this special classification provision.