Live Pygmy Goat

Small live Pygmy goats, often imported for petting zoos or small-scale dairy/meat operations. Classified under HTS 0104.20.00.00 for live goats, separate from aquatic or microbial exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0106Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for exhibition rather than breeding/stock

Fairground animals under 9508 excluded, but pygmy goats as livestock stay in 0104; exhibition shifts only if not primarily agricultural.

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Import Tips & Compliance

APHIS pre-approval via ePermits system mandatory; provide origin country VS country freedom status

Common issue: size misdeclaration leading to facility mismatches

Quarantine at approved sites only