Buffalo Semen Straws from Japan
Water buffalo semen in frozen straws for dairy buffalo breeding in tropical agriculture. Classified as other animal semen under HTS 0511.99.40.40, fitting Chapter 5 for NES animal products.
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
• CITES Appendix may apply for certain buffalo breeds; check exporter status
• Declare as bovine-related for APHIS screening equivalence