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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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