Charolais Steer for Meatpacking from Japan
Large Charolais breed steer over 320 kg imported live for direct entry into meatpacking plants. Meets precise criteria of HTS 0102.29.40.62: other cattle, steers, heavy weight, immediate slaughter designation.
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
• Apply for VS import permit 30 days prior; specify slaughter endpoint to secure slot
• Avoid mixing with breeding stock shipments to prevent reclassification risks
• Monitor for BSE compliance; country-of-origin testing mandatory for bovines