Hampshire Market Pig from Germany
A Hampshire breed pig weighing 23-50 kg, valued for muscular carcass quality in bacon production. Falls under HTS 0103.91.0030 as other live swine in this intermediate weight class. Commonly imported to optimize herd genetics in commercial farms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document vaccination history against diseases like pseudorabies; use climate-controlled transport
• Pitfall: Incorrect weight certification at export can trigger duty adjustments