0102.29.40.74/Hereford Breeding Heifer/Japan

Hereford Breeding Heifer from Japan

Female Hereford heifer exceeding 320 kg, bred for beef production and imported to improve herd genetics through breeding programs. HTS 0102.29.40.74 applies to such non-purebred or other female breeding cattle meeting the weight threshold.

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%

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Import Tips

• Register with APHIS prior to import and schedule post-entry quarantine at approved facilities

• Document weight accurately at port of export; discrepancies can lead to duty adjustments or penalties

• Avoid common error of missing import export tags required for traceability in U.S. herds