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%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
• Special CITES permit if from certain origins due to lambskin trade; standard ruminant health cert mandatory
• Common issue: age verification for breeding stock