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Swamp Buffalo Feeder Steer from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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