Female Water Buffalo Calf
A young female water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing less than 90 kg, typically used in agriculture for milk production or as breeding stock. Classified under HTS 0102.39.0028 as live buffalo, other, weighing less than 90 kg, female, per Chapter 1 notes excluding fish and specific cultures. Excludes animals of heading 9508.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purebred breeding animals
Purebred breeding buffalo, regardless of weight or sex, shift to specific breeding subheading in asses.
If male instead of female
Same weight and type but male sex uses the parallel male subheading.
If imported for immediate slaughter
Animals specifically for slaughter within 8 days of importation fall under Chapter 1 heading 0106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status; ensure compliance with APHIS import permits for ruminants
• Declare exact weight and sex accurately to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: missing quarantine requirements leading to refusal
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.28
Female Swamp Buffalo Heifer
Juvenile female swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanesis) under 90 kg, imported for dairy farming or meat production in tropical regions. Fits HTS 0102.39.0028 as other live buffalo females under 90 kg, aligning with Chapter 1 scope for live animals excluding aquatic species.
Female Carabao Calf
Female Philippine carabao (water buffalo variant) calf under 90 kg each, used for plowing and milk. HTS 0102.39.0028 covers other female buffalo <90kg, per Chapter notes excluding microorganisms or 9508 animals.
Female Bubalus Bubalis Yearling
Young female Bubalus bubalis (river buffalo) weighing less than 90 kg, for breeding or fattening. Matches 0102.39.0028 for other female buffalo calves/lightweight, within Chapter 1 live animals.
Female Dairy Buffalo Calf
Female calf from dairy buffalo breeds like Murrah, under 90 kg, imported for milk herd development. HTS 0102.39.0028 as other female buffalo <90kg.
Female Meat Buffalo Heifer
Female buffalo heifer <90kg bred for meat production, such as Bhadawari type. Classed in 0102.39.0028 other female buffalo lightweight.
Female Asian Water Buffalo Juvenile
Juvenile female Asian water buffalo under 90 kg for draft or multipurpose farm use. Per HTS 0102.39.0028.