Swamp Buffalo Stud Bull from Japan
Male swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) bull over 320 kg, imported as a breeding stud for draft and meat improvement programs in agricultural settings. HTS 0102.39.00.72 applies to male buffalo for breeding purposes, excluding fish or other chapter exclusions.
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
• Secure import permit from APHIS specifying buffalo species and origin country disease status
• Document weight with veterinary scale certification at export to match HTS weight criteria
• Beware of misdeclaration as 'cattle' which could lead to penalties under bovine headings