Murrah Buffalo Young Bull from China
A male Murrah breed water buffalo weighing 200-320 kg, typically imported for dairy or dual-purpose farming. HTS 0102.39.00.54 covers male buffalo 'other' not purebred, in this mid-weight class. Chapter notes exclude fish or lab cultures but include such live bovines.
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
• Secure VS 17-29 import permit from APHIS prior to shipment; label with individual ID like ear tags for traceability
• Watch for TB and Johne's disease testing requirements varying by origin