From CTHS 18.08. March, re -consultations:
Canadian tariff countermeasures update and proposed points that are included:
The public statement period for the proposed countermeasures with feedback from business, stakeholders and Canadians regarding their effects has been expanded to April 2.
Once again we encourage all interest groups in the industry to submit their contributions through this comment form and the Canadian tariffs for purebred breeding and race horses at https://Forms-Formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm7upmkx268zhy9l6pj.
Please make sure that you write down the following HS tariff articles in your exceptional request:
HS tariff articles 0101.21.00 cleaned breeding animals
HS tariff article 0101.29.00.20 – Others for race
A few critical points that we would ask you to include in your submissions:
- The movement of horses across borders is of vital importance for thoroughbred, standard and quarter Horse breeding, racing and sales, and additional trade barriers have earnest economic consequences. Such tariffs could discourage international investments, limit market opportunities and put an inappropriate burden on Canadian thoroughbred, standard and quarter horses, trainers and owners who rely on the ability to efficiently import and export horses.
- In order to avoid other negative effects on critical Canadian industries that support rural Canadians and who have already had negative effects of the up-to-date US tariffs, we are firmly convinced that purebred thoroughbred, standard bred and quarter horses that are used for breeding and racing purposes should be used.
We will continue to provide updates because concrete details are available. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and encourage members to turn to whether they have relevant information, knowledge or experience in connection with this topic.
For further inquiries or to share your feedback, please contact the CTHS National Office: P: (416) 675-1370
E: [email protected]
By NTRA – National Thoroughbred Racing Association https://www.ntra.com/ntra-advisory-and-faqs-on-pan-tatiffs/
From Standardbred Canada (SC): https:/standardbredcanada.ca/notices/3-12-25/notice-Members-regarding-impending-tatriffs.html
From the Canadian thoroughbred horse area (CTHS):
Members are informed about horses and upcoming tariffs
On March 4, 2025, the United States took a 25% ceiling tariff for all Canadian goods that entered the country. While the measure was submitted by April 2, it applies to the implementation of purebred breeding and racing animals, including living horses, every time they cross the border.
In order to facilitate the members to understand the effects of these tariffs on the Canadian thoroughbred industry, the CTHS from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarfood Canada and our Documentation border extension have received documentation. While the situation remains fluid and details still appear, we will continue to provide updates because up-to-date information is available.
Export to the USA
Mares for breeding
- If the mare was born in the USA (“origin”), the tariff does not apply.
- If the mare was born in another country (“origin”), the tariff applies and must be paid for when entering the USA
- A fleeting entry permit is available for 30 days from the date of crossing. This requires cash to secure a bond that corresponds to the tariff value, and the owner must present the value of the mare. If the mare returns to Canada within 30 days, the owner can request a refund of the US government's bond. However, proof of the re-entry, as a stamp for border service is required.
- If the mare is accompanied by a foal born in Canada, the foal is also subject to the 25% tariff or requires a separate fleeting entry permit if it returns to Canada within the 30 -day period.
Horses for sale and run
- If the horse is to be sold in the USA at an auction or private sale and was born in the USA (“origin”), the tariff would not apply.
- If the horse was born in Canada (“origin”), the tariff applies and must be paid for when entering the USA
- A fleeting entry permit is available for 30 days from the date of crossing. This requires cash to secure a bond that corresponds to the tariff value together with the detection of the horse's value.
- If the horse is not sold to Canada within 30 days, the owner can request a refund of the US government's bond. However, proof of the re-entry, as a stamp for border service is required.
Import in Canada
In response to the US tariffs, Canada has announced retaliation tariffs that affect the goods worth around $ 30 billion that were imported in Canada. While the initial round of tariffs did not apply to purebred breeding and racing animals, including living horses, it is likely that future rounds can contain such tariffs that can reflect the rounds imposed by the USA
The Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarfood Canada stated that purebred breeding animals (including living horses) could be included in a second round of tariffs. Here you will find a full list of potentially affected goods.
A 21-day public commentary period is currently underway for these proposed countermeasures, with feedback being accepted by March 25, 2025. We emphasize all interest groups in the industry to make their contributions in this form and to apply for a liberation for the Canadian tariffs for pure breeding and racing animals.
Ongoing updates and industry support
At this point we have no final confirmation of the full effects of these tariffs on the thoroughbred industry. The CTHS remain in close contact with industry interest groups and government officials in order to obtain the most exact and latest information.
From American Horse Council (AHC): The EC and CHS employees met on Monday, March 18, 2025, with Julie Broadway, the President of the American Horse Council, and the head of the Govt Affairs (Brigid) and the Health, Welfare & Regulatory Affairs (Emily). It was a joint meeting to find out what questions are currently being asked by our stakeholders and to share resources across the tariffs. We agree that the cooperation for the North American horse industry is best. AHC works closely with the US government leaders and is based in Washington, DC and will be very vigorous in lobbying to protect the interests and economies of the horse industry. AHC stated that you will support our industry by participating in the open forum of our Canadian government.
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