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Live Breeding Ostrich Female from Japan

A mature female ostrich (Struthio camelus) imported for breeding purposes to produce offspring on farms. Classified under HTS 0106.33.00.00 as it is a live ostrich, explicitly covered in this subheading for ostriches and emus. Excludes aquatic birds or those in heading 9508.

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

Obtain USDA VS import permit and health certificate verifying disease-free status; arrange quarantine facilities upon arrival; avoid common pitfalls like incomplete CITES documentation if from Appendix II countries