Live Wood Bison Breeding Female from Japan
An adult female wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) imported for conservation breeding programs. Falls under HTS 0102.39.0010 due to its classification as bison/buffalo, separate from standard cattle breeds. These are often sourced from Canadian or Alaskan preserves.
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
• Secure CITES export/import permits as wood bison are protected; coordinate with USFWS for endangered species declarations
• Provide detailed pedigree and DNA verification to confirm pure bison status, preventing misclassification as generic bovines
• Plan for mandatory 30-day quarantine at a USDA-approved facility upon arrival to screen for brucellosis and tuberculosis