Yorkshire-Landrace Gilt from Japan
A young female pig over 50 kg from Yorkshire-Landrace cross, imported as a replacement breeding gilt for farrowing units. It qualifies for HTS 0103.92.0020 as a non-purebred breeding animal essential for commercial pork production. Known for mothering ability and large litters.
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
• Provide breeding history and genetic test results; use VS 17-29 import permit form
• Pitfall: failing brucellosis and pseudorabies testing, causing import bans