Swamp Buffalo Feeder Steer from China
Live male swamp buffalo in the 200-320 kg range, used as feeder stock for meat production in farming. Falls under HTS 0102.39.00.54 for non-purebred male buffalo 'other' category within specified weight. Buffalo species differentiation from standard cattle applies here.
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
• Verify animal's sex via veterinary documentation; ensure compliance with ruminant import restrictions including brucellosis testing
• Avoid misdeclaring weight, as it affects duty and triggers inspection