Male Carabao Draft Prospect from Japan
Male carabao (Philippine water buffalo) in 90-200 kg range, imported as a future draft animal for plowing rice fields. HTS 0102.39.00.34 covers non-dairy male buffalo. Valued for strength in smallholder farming.
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
• Check country-specific import bans; some origins restricted due to disease prevalence
• Ensure transport in ventilated containers suitable for live ruminants per IATA standards
• Document age and weight accurately; juveniles grow quickly affecting subheading