Carabao Draft Bull Calf from China

Male Carabao (swamp buffalo) at 200-320 kg, imported for draft work in rice farming regions. Precisely matches HTS 0102.39.00.54 as male buffalo other than purebred in specified weight. Live animal chapter applies to such working bovines.

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

Document intended end-use as draft animal to support classification; ensure quarantine facility pre-arranged

Pitfall: Incomplete CVI (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection) leads to rejection