Male Swamp Buffalo Yearling from China
A male swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) yearling between 90-200 kg, commonly imported for draft work or meat in tropical farming. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.34 for non-dairy male buffalo in this weight class. Suitable for agricultural labor after growth.
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
• Pre-notify CBP and APHIS of arrival details for live animal inspection and facilitate immediate transport to quarantine
• Ensure origin country is free from foot-and-mouth disease; provide serological test results in documentation
• Use certified scales for pre-export weighing to prevent disputes over HTS weight subheading