Purebred Murrah Buffalo Heifer from Japan
A young female Murrah buffalo of purebred breeding stock, imported live for dairy herd establishment. Classified under HTS 0102.31.0020 as a female purebred buffalo intended specifically for breeding purposes.
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
• Obtain USDA-approved veterinary health certificate confirming purebred status and disease-free condition prior to shipment
• Provide pedigree registration papers from recognized buffalo breed associations to verify purebred breeding intent
• Avoid misclassification as meat animals by clearly documenting breeding end-use; common pitfall is missing import permits for live bovines