Feeder Pig from Japan
A young pig weighing less than 50 kg raised specifically to be fed for meat production in grow-out facilities. Classified under HTS 0103.91.00 for live swine not purebred breeding and under 50 kg. These are standard imports for US pork producers to supplement domestic supply.
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
• Confirm swine are free from notifiable diseases via official veterinary export certificate
• Use bonded carriers for transport to minimize stress and mortality
• Budget for mandatory eartag identification upon arrival for traceability