Female Holstein Dairy Heifer from Japan
A juvenile female Holstein breed bovine in the 90-200 kg range, intended for dairy herd replacement. Falls under HTS 0102.29.4038 due to its weight and female sex, distinguishing it from breeding stock or other categories. Commonly imported to bolster milk production operations.
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 breed-specific identification tags or tattoos for traceability as required by USDA import protocols
• Prepare for VS 17-29 import permit application well in advance, specifying dairy replacement end-use
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete brucellosis and TB testing documentation, which can result in quarantine or refusal