River Buffalo Cows for Direct Slaughter from Japan
Live river buffalo females over 320 kg imported for immediate slaughter, typically for high-quality beef production. Falls under 0102.39.00.61 due to explicit slaughter designation and exclusion from breeding or other uses.
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
• Declare 'for immediate slaughter' on entry documents to match HTS; ambiguity leads to higher duties
• Coordinate with state veterinarians for port inspection and direct slaughterhouse escort
• Avoid mixing with breeding stock in shipments to prevent entire lot reclassification