Live Wood Bison Breeding Female

An adult female wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) imported for conservation breeding programs. Falls under HTS 0102.39.0010 due to its classification as bison/buffalo, separate from standard cattle breeds. These are often sourced from Canadian or Alaskan preserves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0106Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If trained for circus or performance use

Bison trained for shows or performances are classified as live animals of heading 0106 rather than pure breeding stock.

0102.29.40Same rate: 17.5%

If for meat production if over 18 months and non-breeding

Older bison intended solely for slaughter fall under other non-purebred bovines for meat, changing the heading based on end use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure CITES export/import permits as wood bison are protected; coordinate with USFWS for endangered species declarations

Provide detailed pedigree and DNA verification to confirm pure bison status, preventing misclassification as generic bovines

Plan for mandatory 30-day quarantine at a USDA-approved facility upon arrival to screen for brucellosis and tuberculosis