Live Hampshire Sheep from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coordinate with APHIS port veterinarians for pre-arrival clearance; declare exact number and ages accurately
• Pitfall: missing electronic ID for traceability