Live Banteng from Japan
Live banteng (Bos javanicus), a wild bovine species sometimes classified as buffalo-like, under HTS 0102.39.00 other buffalo. Imported for zoos or conservation, not purebred domestic stock. Chapter covers all live bovines except specified 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
• Obtain CITES Appendix I permit if endangered status applies, in addition to USDA VS permit
• Declare conservation or zoo end-use to qualify for potential duty exemptions under certain programs
• Ensure microchipping for endangered species tracking per USFWS requirements