Male Swamp Buffalo Yearling from Japan
A male swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) yearling between 90-200 kg, commonly imported for draft work or meat in tropical farming. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.34 for non-dairy male buffalo in this weight class. Suitable for agricultural labor after growth.
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
• Pre-notify CBP and APHIS of arrival details for live animal inspection and facilitate immediate transport to quarantine
• Ensure origin country is free from foot-and-mouth disease; provide serological test results in documentation
• Use certified scales for pre-export weighing to prevent disputes over HTS weight subheading