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Live Emu Yearling from Japan

One-year-old emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) transitioning to breeding age for ratite farming. Covered under HTS 0106.33.00.00 as live emus, not cultures or heading 9508 animals.

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

Register with state department of agriculture pre-import; provide pedigree if breeding stock; common pitfall is inadequate ventilation in shipping crates