Nursery Pig from Germany
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 — 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
• 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