Live Swamp Buffalo from Japan
Live swamp buffalo, a subspecies used primarily for draft work and meat in Asia, fall under HTS 0102.39.00 as other buffalo. These are not purebred breeding stock and are imported for farming operations. Their classification reflects the 'other' category excluding asses, mules, and purebreds.
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
• Ensure pre-arranged quarantine facilities in the US meet APHIS standards for brucellosis and TB testing
• Declare exact age, sex, and intended use on CBP Form 7501 to prevent misclassification as breeding stock
• Budget for potential extended quarantine costs, as buffalo often require 30-60 days observation