Meat Female Buffalo Yearling from China
Female buffalo yearling (90-200 kg) bred for veal or beef production, imported live for fattening on US pastures. Fits HTS 0102.39.00.38 as other female buffalo in this weight range. Preferred for leaner meat profile compared to cattle.
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
• Test for bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease prior to export as required by APHIS
• Use ventilated containers meeting Animal Welfare Act standards for ocean transport
• Prepare contingency for veterinary inspection delays at first US port