Purebred Banni Buffalo from Japan
Banni buffalo are purebred Kankrej-type animals from India's Rann of Kutch, valued for heat tolerance and milk yield in breeding operations. HTS 0102.31.00 designation requires proof of pure breeding via international society registration for these buffalo.
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
• Budget for 30-60 day USDA quarantine at approved facilities; maintain vaccination records against FMD and LSD; pitfall: expired pedigree certificates cause reclassification and penalties