Charolais Bulls for Slaughter from Japan
Large-framed Charolais bulls over 320 kg net weight, shipped live for prompt slaughter in U.S. facilities. HTS 0102.29.40.64 applies to these other cattle bulls explicitly for immediate slaughter, excluding breeding animals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use certified scales for weight verification at port of export to match U.S. entry declaration
• Prepare for CBP veterinary inspection; lack of slaughter certification leads to refusal
• Check country-specific restrictions; some origins require additional TB/brucellosis tests