Live Bobwhite Quail Chicks from Japan
Day-old bobwhite quail chicks imported for grow-out and release on quail plantations. These young game birds qualify under 9817.00.70.00 when documentation confirms ultimate destination is wild liberation for hunting population support.
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
• Specify USDA-approved brooder facilities for chick acclimation before release
• Include projected grow-out timeline and release coordination plans