Live Female Swamp Buffalo Breeding Cow from Japan
A female swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) over 320 kg, used for breeding in tropical agriculture for draft and milk production. Falls under HTS 0102.39.00.74 for other female buffalo for breeding weighing 320 kg or more. Chapter 1 applies to live mammals excluding fish or cultures.
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
• Secure pre-arrival quarantine approval from APHIS for brucellosis and TB testing; provide proof of breeding purpose via veterinary certification
• Pitfall: Incorrect sex verification leads to reclassification
• Use bonded carriers for live animal transport