Male Carabao Draft Prospect
A male carabao (Philippine water buffalo) in the 90-200 kg range, imported as a future draft animal for plowing rice fields. This live animal is classified under tariff item 0102.39.00 as 'other' buffalo, valued for its strength in smallholder farming.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the animal is certified as pure-bred breeding stock
Pure-bred breeding buffalo are classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the animal is free of diseases and has a valid health certificate from the exporting country
• Declare the animal's intended use (draft work) to customs, as this may affect classification
• Verify the weight at the border, as the 90-200 kg range is critical for the tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 0102.39.00
Breeding Age Female Buffalo
A pubescent female buffalo weighing 90-200 kg, nearing breeding age, imported for herd expansion. This live animal is classified under tariff item 0102.39.00 as 'other' buffalo, not yet pure-bred certified, enhancing genetic diversity in commercial operations.
Commercial Buffalo Calves
Young live buffalo calves under six months of age, imported for fattening and eventual meat production. These animals are not certified as pure-bred breeding stock, so they fall under the 'other' category for buffalo. They are typically sourced from Southeast Asia for commercial farming operations.
Female Asian Water Buffalo Juvenile
A juvenile female Asian water buffalo under 90 kg for draft or multipurpose farm use. This animal is classified as a non-purebred buffalo under tariff item 0102.39.00. The Asian water buffalo is a common bovine species, falling under the 'other' category for live bovine animals.
Female Bubalus Bubalis Yearling
A young female Bubalus bubalis (river buffalo) weighing less than 90 kg, for breeding or fattening. This animal is classified as a non-purebred buffalo under tariff item 0102.39.00. The river buffalo is a type of water buffalo, falling under the 'other' category for live bovine animals.
Female Carabao Calf
A female Philippine carabao (water buffalo variant) calf under 90 kg each, used for plowing and milk. This animal is classified as a non-purebred buffalo under tariff item 0102.39.00. The carabao is a type of swamp buffalo, falling under the 'other' category for live bovine animals.
Female Dairy Buffalo Calf
A female calf from dairy buffalo breeds like Murrah, under 90 kg, imported for milk herd development. This animal is classified as a non-purebred buffalo under tariff item 0102.39.00. The dairy buffalo is a type of river buffalo, falling under the 'other' category for live bovine animals.