Purebred breeding animals
Live bovine animals: > Buffalo: > Purebred breeding animals
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 0102.31.00
Purebred Murrah Buffalo
The Murrah buffalo is a premium purebred breed originating from India, prized for its high milk production and adaptability to tropical climates. Classified under HTS 0102.31.00 as a purebred breeding animal because it meets the pedigree standards for registered buffalo used exclusively for breeding purposes to improve herd genetics.
Purebred Mediterranean Buffalo
Mediterranean River Buffalo are purebred animals selected for dairy and meat production in semi-arid regions, with documented lineage from recognized European and Asian registries. This HTS 0102.31.00 classification applies specifically to buffalo certified as purebred breeding stock for genetic propagation.
Purebred Jafarabadi Buffalo
Jafarabadi buffalo represent a purebred Indian breed known for exceptional milk fat content, imported solely as breeding animals with verified three-generation pedigrees. HTS 0102.31.00 covers these buffalo due to their exclusive use in upgrading commercial herds through selective breeding.
Purebred Swamp Buffalo
Purebred Swamp Buffalo from Southeast Asia are draught and breeding animals with registered genetics for draft power and meat qualities. They fall under HTS 0102.31.00 as certified purebred buffalo destined for breeding programs in sustainable agriculture.
Purebred Banni Buffalo
Banni buffalo are purebred Kankrej-type animals from India's Rann of Kutch, valued for heat tolerance and milk yield in breeding operations. HTS 0102.31.00 designation requires proof of pure breeding via international society registration for these buffalo.