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
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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