Live Hampshire Sheep from Germany
Hampshire sheep are a meat breed valued for muscular lambs, imported live for crossing programs. HTS 0104.10.00.00 covers such pure live sheep imports, adhering to chapter exclusions for non-mammalian or cultured animals.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Coordinate with APHIS port veterinarians for pre-arrival clearance; declare exact number and ages accurately
• Pitfall: missing electronic ID for traceability