Female Water Buffalo Calf from Japan
A young female water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing between 200 kg and 320 kg, typically used for meat production or breeding in agricultural operations. This falls under HTS 0102.39.00.58 as live buffalo, other category, specifically females in this weight range, excluding purebred breeding animals. Imported live for farm rearing or slaughter.
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
• Obtain a USDA veterinary import permit and health certificate confirming disease-free status from origin country
• Arrange quarantine facilities upon arrival as required for ruminants to prevent disease introduction
• Verify weight documentation at export to match the 200-320 kg range to avoid reclassification