Live Karakul Sheep from Japan
Karakul sheep produce valuable karakul pelts and are imported live for breeding or slaughter. Classified under HTS 0104.10.00.00 as live sheep, this breed fits perfectly within the chapter's scope for mammals excluding specified headings.
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
• Special CITES permit if from certain origins due to lambskin trade; standard ruminant health cert mandatory
• Common issue: age verification for breeding stock