Purebred Jafarabadi Buffalo from Japan
Jafarabadi buffalo represent a purebred Indian breed known for exceptional milk fat content, imported solely as breeding animals with verified three-generation pedigrees. HTS 0102.31.00 covers these buffalo due to their exclusive use in upgrading commercial herds through selective breeding.
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 IATA-approved crates for air transport to minimize stress; provide pre-arrival notification to port veterinarians; watch for misdeclaration as meat animals which triggers higher scrutiny