Weanling Piglet from Japan
A young piglet recently weaned from its mother, typically weighing under 50 kg, used for breeding or fattening in swine operations. It falls under HTS 0103.91.00 as live swine other than purebred breeding animals and weighing less than 50 kg each. These are commonly imported for farm integration into commercial herds.
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
• Obtain a VS 17-29 Import Health Certificate from the exporting country; ensure compliance with USDA APHIS pre-import quarantine rules
• Verify animal health status to avoid disease outbreaks like African Swine Fever
• Prepare for port-of-entry veterinary inspection and possible quarantine