Mounted African Cape Buffalo Head from Japan
A professionally mounted head of a Cape buffalo taken during a personal big game hunt in Africa, brought back by the hunter for home display. Qualifies under 9804.00.55 as noncommercial game trophy imported by the individual who killed it.
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 II permit required for African buffalo; carry original hunting tags and trophy export certificate
• Declare at first port of entry with proof of personal kill (guide affidavit, photos); avoid bonded transport