Live Wagyu Steers
Japanese Wagyu breed steers imported live for premium beef production, classified as other bovine animals under HTS 0102.90.00.00. Known for marbled meat, these animals are transported under strict welfare conditions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If registered purebred
Registered Wagyu breeding animals qualify for purebred subheadings like 0101.29.
If US-origin animals returning
US-exported bovines returning after exhibition fall under Chapter 98 provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin country veterinary certificates confirming no exposure to banned diseases like mad cow
• Budget for extended quarantine periods for high-risk origin countries
• Document age and weight accurately to match import declarations and avoid reclassification
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Live Holstein Dairy Cows
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