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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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