Live Male Water Buffalo Calf from China
A young male water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing under 90 kg, typically used for breeding or early agricultural work in rice farming regions. Classified under HTS 0102.39.0024 as a live male buffalo calf below the weight threshold, distinct from cattle. Excludes aquatic species and focuses on purebred or standard breeding stock.
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
• Obtain a USDA veterinary import permit and health certificate confirming disease-free status from origin country
• Arrange for USDA-approved quarantine facilities upon arrival to prevent diseases like foot-and-mouth
• Verify animal weight at export to ensure compliance with 'less than 90 kg' subheading; misclassification risks penalties