Nursery Pig from China
Piglets weighing less than 50 kg placed in nursery facilities post-weaning for initial growth before finishing. Falls under HTS 0103.91.00 as non-purebred live swine under 50 kg. Imported to optimize herd health and genetics in commercial swine production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Apply for USDA VS import permit at least 30 days prior; include origin country disease freedom statements
• Ensure ventilated transport crates meeting IATA standards
• Monitor for shipping fever and have contingency veterinary plans