Live Pygmy Goat from Japan
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.
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
• 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