Live Plains Bison Bull from Mexico
A mature male plains bison (Bison bison bison) for herd expansion on private ranches. HTS 0102.39.0010 applies specifically to bison as other buffalo/bovines, excluding purebred cattle. Valued for meat and ecotourism operations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare exact age, weight, and sex on entry docs; discrepancies lead to penalties under bovine import rules
• Use IATA-approved crates for air shipment or ventilated trucks for land; temperature control is critical to prevent stress mortality
• Check state-level import restrictions, as some U.S. states ban bison due to disease risks like chronic wasting disease