Live Anoas Dwarf Buffalo from Japan
Live anoa (Bubalus depressicornis), dwarf buffalo from Indonesia, classified under HTS 0102.39.00 as other buffalo. Typically for captive breeding programs, excluding purebred domestic. Fits chapter for live animals excluding fish and cultures.
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
• CITES documentation mandatory; anoa listed as endangered, requiring export/re-export permits
• APHIS quarantine minimum 180 days for exotic ruminants from non-approved regions
• Genetic testing may be required to confirm species and prevent disease transmission