Female Hereford Crossbred Heifer from Japan
A crossbred female Hereford heifer weighing 200-320 kg, suitable for beef or dual-purpose farming. This fits HTS 0102.29.4058 as other female cattle in this weight category, not qualifying as purebred. Often imported for commercial herd building.
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
• Comply with state-specific import quarantine rules; use bonded carriers for transport
• Document exact weight and age to prevent disputes
• Pitfall: misdeclaring breed composition leading to audits