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%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
• 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