Live Duroc Breeding Sow
A mature female Duroc swine weighing over 50 kg, imported for breeding purposes in hog farms. This live pig is classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a swine weighing 50 kg or more, not qualifying as a pure-bred breeding animal under Canadian regulations.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sow weighs less than 50 kg
Swine weighing less than 50 kg are classified under a different tariff item within the same heading.
If the sow is certified as pure-bred breeding stock
Pure-bred breeding animals are classified separately under heading 01.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sow is accompanied by a valid health certificate from the exporting country's veterinary authority
• Verify that the animal does not qualify as pure-bred breeding stock under the Livestock Pedigree Act, as this may change the tariff classification
• Contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for import permit requirements before shipping
Related Products under Tariff item 0103.92.00
Berkshire Finishing Pig
A Berkshire breed pig over 50 kg in the finishing phase for the premium pork market. Falls under tariff item 0103.92.00 as non-pure-bred commercial stock, not intended for breeding.
Berkshire Porker Hog for Immediate Kill
Berkshire porker hogs exceeding 50 kg, imported for immediate slaughter to yield premium cuts. These are non-purebred swine, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as other live swine.
Camborough Breeding Gilt
A Camborough Plus gilt over 50 kg, a commercial hybrid for maternal line breeding in sow herds. This live pig is classified under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a non-pure-bred breeding animal, given its commercial hybrid status.
Commercial Breeding Sow
A female pig weighing over 50 kg, specifically selected for breeding purposes in commercial hog farms but not registered as purebred. It falls under tariff item 0103.92.00 as a non-pure-bred breeding animal used to produce offspring.
Commercial Crossbreed Swine for Slaughter
Commercial crossbreed swine over 50 kg, trucked directly from port to slaughterhouses for pork production. These are non-purebred animals, classified under tariff item 0103.92.00.
Commercial Grower Pig
A generic commercial pig over 50 kg for the grower phase in confinement operations. Tariff item 0103.92.00 designation for non-pure-bred swine meeting the weight criteria.