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Purebred Hereford Heifer from Japan

A young female purebred Hereford heifer certified for breeding to produce high-quality beef offspring. It qualifies for HTS 0102.21.00 as a purebred bovine breeding animal with documented pedigree. Used by ranchers to maintain breed standards.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include import export documentation specifying breeding purpose and age verification

• Use VS 17-29 form for veterinary certification of disease-free status

• Beware of weight-based misclassification for younger heifers nearing heading 0101 thresholds