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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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