Purebred Large White Breeding Sow from Japan
A female purebred Large White swine selected for its superior genetics to produce high-quality offspring in commercial pig farming. It falls under HTS 0103.10.00.00 as a purebred breeding animal of the swine species, intended solely for breeding purposes with documented pedigree certification. These sows are valued for their maternal traits and milk production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain a USDA veterinary import permit and health certificate confirming purebred status; quarantine upon arrival is mandatory for swine
• Verify pedigree papers from international registries to avoid reclassification as meat animals
• Common pitfall: incomplete biosecurity documentation leads to rejection