Female Swamp Buffalo Heifer from Japan
A female swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) in the 200-320 kg range, commonly imported for draft work, milk, or meat in tropical farming. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.58 for non-purebred female buffalo in this weight class, distinguishing from asses, cattle, or elephants.
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 U.S. port of entry for live animal arrival and coordinate with APHIS for inspection
• Provide origin country's official export health certificate attesting to brucellosis and TB freedom
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete pedigree docs leading to duty disputes on breeding status