Female Water Buffalo Calf from Japan
A young female water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing less than 90 kg, typically used in agriculture for milk production or as breeding stock. Classified under HTS 0102.39.0028 as live buffalo, other, weighing less than 90 kg, female, per Chapter 1 notes excluding fish and specific cultures. Excludes animals of heading 9508.
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
• Obtain USDA veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status; ensure compliance with APHIS import permits for ruminants
• Declare exact weight and sex accurately to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: missing quarantine requirements leading to refusal