Live Bison Yearling for Ranch Stocking from Japan
A one-year-old bison yearling imported to stock commercial bison ranches for sustainable meat production. Precisely classified in HTS 0102.39.0010 as other buffalo/bison, not fitting cattle or ass categories. Healthy, weaned animals ready for integration into herds.
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
• File APHIS VS 16-3 import health certificate at least 10 days prior; include vaccination records against common bovine diseases
• Budget for port-of-entry inspections and potential veterinary fees; non-compliance results in refusal or euthanasia
• Label shipments clearly as 'live bison' to expedite customs processing and avoid generic livestock delays