Live Merino Sheep from Japan
Merino sheep are renowned for their fine wool production and are imported live for breeding programs or fiber farming. Classified under HTS 0104.10.00.00 as live sheep, this includes all breeds pure or crossbred, provided they are not cultures or excluded 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
• Verify foot-and-mouth disease-free status with official export certification; apply for VS Form 17-29 import permit
• Inspect for scrapie resistance genotype if for breeding to meet US standards