Live Male Carabao Calf from Japan
A male carabao (Philippine water buffalo) calf weighing less than 90 kg, imported for plowing fields or small-scale dairy operations. HTS 0102.39.0024 covers other male buffalo calves not meeting purebred or weight criteria. Primarily from Southeast Asian origins.
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
• Submit VS Form 17-29 import permit application at least 14 days prior to shipment
• Confirm no exposure to prohibited diseases via official government-issued health certificates
• Use temperature-controlled transport to maintain animal welfare during long-haul imports