Commercial Beef Cows 350kg+ for Slaughter from Japan
Generic commercial beef breed cows averaging 350 kg each, imported for direct slaughter. Meets all criteria of HTS 0102.29.4066: other cattle, cows, 320+ kg, immediate slaughter designation. Aligns with Chapter exclusions for non-slaughter animals.
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
• Use electronic manifest with individual animal IDs and weights
• Pre-clear with CBP agriculture specialists for slaughter lane processing
• Monitor for brucellosis testing requirements by origin