Breeding-Age Female River Buffalo from Japan
A female river buffalo weighing 200-320 kg, imported primarily for dairy or meat herd expansion but not purebred. HTS 0102.39.00.58 applies to non-ass, non-cattle, non-elephant buffalo females in this weight, per Chapter 1 notes excluding fish or microbes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use VS Form 17-29 for ruminant import and ensure electronic filing via ePermits system
• Conduct pre-import serology tests for diseases like bluetongue if from endemic areas
• Label shipments clearly with sex, weight, and species to prevent inspection delays