Live Duroc Breeding Sow from Japan
A mature female Duroc swine weighing over 50 kg, used primarily for breeding purposes in hog farms. This live pig falls under HTS 0103.92.00 as it is a swine weighing 50 kg or more each, specifically categorized as 'other' swine beyond purebred breeding animals. It is imported alive for agricultural reproduction programs.
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 veterinary health certificate confirming the animal is free from diseases like African Swine Fever; ensure compliance with USDA APHIS import permits; avoid common pitfalls by verifying weight documentation at port of entry