Berkshire Feeder Swine from Japan
Premium Berkshire breed live pig, 23-50 kg, prized for marbled pork in specialty markets. Classified in HTS 0103.91.0030 for other swine under 50 kg in this range. Imported to enhance domestic heritage pork supply chains.
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
• Provide breed registry papers if claiming premium status; ensure humane handling certifications
• Pitfall: Weight discrepancies measured post-arrival vs. export