0102.39.00.10/Live American Bison Calf/Germany

Live American Bison Calf from Germany

A young American bison (Bison bison) under one year old, imported live for ranching or breeding purposes. Classified under HTS 0102.39.0010 as bison, a type of buffalo/other bovine distinct from cattle, horses, or asses. These animals are typically transported in specialized livestock trailers with veterinary oversight.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain a USDA VS Form 17-29 import permit and health certificate from the exporting country verifying disease-free status, as bison are subject to strict animal health regulations

• Comply with CITES Appendix II requirements if applicable for wild-caught bison; provide proof of legal export and ranch-raised origin to avoid delays

• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient quarantine documentation; pre-clear with APHIS and use bonded carriers for live animal transport