Purebred Jafarabadi Buffalo from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use IATA-approved crates for air transport to minimize stress; provide pre-arrival notification to port veterinarians; watch for misdeclaration as meat animals which triggers higher scrutiny