UPDATE: Section 122 tariff (10%) in effect since Feb 24 — expires ~July 24 (~126 days). 24 states challenge in court (March 5). USTR launches new Section 301 probes (March 11). EU trade deal vote imminent. Full analysis →

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US Tariffs on Live Animals from Japan — 10% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

10%

Total Effective Rate

Importers sourcing live animals from Japan face specific tariff considerations, with approximately $218B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, live animals imports from Japan face a base tariff rate of 10% under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This rate replaced the previous IEEPA reciprocal tariff following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. United States on February 20, 2026.

Under the Trade Act of 1974, Section 122 tariffs are limited to 150 days. The current 10% rate expires around July 24, 2026. Congressional action would be required to extend these tariffs beyond that date.

Live Animals (HTS Chapter 1) generally enter duty-free at the MFN level, with the Section 122 tariff as the primary duty. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Japan.

Key products in HTS Chapter 1 imported from Japan include Live cattle, Live horses, Live swine, Live sheep and goats, Live poultry, and Live fish.

Common Products in Chapter 1

Live cattleLive horsesLive swineLive sheep and goatsLive poultryLive fishLive crustaceansPurebred breeding animals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on live animals from Japan?

As of March 2026, live animals from Japan face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. The effective rate can be up to 10%.

Will the tariff on live animals from Japan change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Monitor legislative developments for updates.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect live animals imports from Japan?

The Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling struck down IEEPA reciprocal tariffs as exceeding presidential authority. The president signed a replacement 10% tariff under Section 122 the same day, effective February 24.