Live Male River Buffalo Calf from Japan
Young male river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis river type) under 90 kg, sourced for milk production breeding programs or meat herds. Precisely matches HTS 0102.39.0024 as non-purebred male buffalo calves. Excludes fish and microbial cultures per chapter notes.
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
• Include proof of negative tests for tuberculosis and brucellosis in shipment documentation
• Coordinate with APHIS port veterinarians for pre-arrival clearance notifications
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete pedigree records that trigger re-inspection