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

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.

0102.21.00Same rate: 17.5%

If purebred breeding animals

Purebred breeding buffalo, regardless of weight or sex, shift to specific breeding subheading in asses.

0102.39.00Same rate: 17.5%

If male instead of female

Same weight and type but male sex uses the parallel male subheading.

0106Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

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