Female Carabao Buffalo from Japan
Philippine female carabao (swamp buffalo type), adult weighing 350+ kg, used for plowing and as a multi-purpose farm animal. HTS 0102.39.00.84 applies to other female buffalo over 320 kg, excluding purebreds. Commonly imported for sustainable rice farming operations.
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
• Use pre-export quarantine in origin country to minimize U.S. quarantine costs and time
• Label shipments clearly with sex, weight, and breed to facilitate CBP inspection