9801.00.90.00/Sheep Flock for Seasonal Pasture/Japan

Sheep Flock for Seasonal Pasture from Japan

Rambouillet sheep flock driven across Texas-Mexico border for temporary winter pasturage on leased Mexican ranchland. Lambs born during 5-month period return with ewes to U.S. operations. Qualifies under 9801.00.90.00 for duty-free reimportation of straying/domesticated animals with offspring within 8 months.

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%

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Import Tips

• Maintain lease agreements for foreign pasture proving temporary use; provide scrapie program identification tags; file CBP Form 7501 with detailed herd movement timeline