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%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
• 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