Live Male Swamp Buffalo Calf from China
A male swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) calf under 90 kg, commonly imported for draft work in tropical agriculture or as foundation stock for meat production. Fits HTS 0102.39.0024 for non-purebred male buffalo calves under 90 kg. Differs from river buffalo types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure origin country is on USDA's list of approved regions free from bovine diseases like brucellosis
• Provide identification such as ear tags or RFID for traceability during customs inspection
• Budget for extended quarantine periods (up to 30 days) and veterinary exams to avoid import delays