Swamp Buffalo Meat Bull from Japan
Live male swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) over 320 kg, raised for beef production and fattening before slaughter. Falls under HTS 0102.39.00.82 for other male buffalo weighing 320 kg or more, as non-ass, non-cattle bovines. Used in agriculture, not for human consumption directly.
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 import permit from APHIS specifying end-use as meat production to meet biosecurity standards
• Provide origin country export certificate and ensure no exposure to foot-and-mouth disease zones