Hampshire Market Pig from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document vaccination history against diseases like pseudorabies; use climate-controlled transport
• Pitfall: Incorrect weight certification at export can trigger duty adjustments