Live Plains Bison Bull from Japan
A mature male plains bison (Bison bison bison) for herd expansion on private ranches. HTS 0102.39.0010 applies specifically to bison as other buffalo/bovines, excluding purebred cattle. Valued for meat and ecotourism operations.
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
• Declare exact age, weight, and sex on entry docs; discrepancies lead to penalties under bovine import rules
• Use IATA-approved crates for air shipment or ventilated trucks for land; temperature control is critical to prevent stress mortality
• Check state-level import restrictions, as some U.S. states ban bison due to disease risks like chronic wasting disease