Male Carabao Draft Prospect from China
Male carabao (Philippine water buffalo) in 90-200 kg range, imported as a future draft animal for plowing rice fields. HTS 0102.39.00.34 covers non-dairy male buffalo. Valued for strength in smallholder farming.
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
• Check country-specific import bans; some origins restricted due to disease prevalence
• Ensure transport in ventilated containers suitable for live ruminants per IATA standards
• Document age and weight accurately; juveniles grow quickly affecting subheading