Water Buffalo Breeding Bull
A live male water buffalo weighing between 200 kg and 320 kg, imported primarily for breeding purposes in agricultural operations. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.54 as a male buffalo in this weight range, distinct from cattle due to its buffalo species. Excludes aquatic animals and focuses on live bovines like buffalo.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as purebred breeding animal
Purebred breeding bovine animals, including certain buffalo, shift to 0102.21 for specialized breeding stock regardless of weight.
If under 200 kg
Weight determines subheading; lighter male buffalo fall under 0102.29 for animals below 200 kg.
If imported for immediate slaughter
Animals specifically for slaughter, even bovines like buffalo, are reclassified under Chapter 01 heading 0106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a veterinary health certificate confirming disease-free status from origin country; declare exact weight and sex upon entry to match subheading
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits and quarantine protocols to avoid delays
Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.54
Swamp Buffalo Feeder Steer
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.
Murrah Buffalo Young Bull
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.
Carabao Draft Bull Calf
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.
River Buffalo Meat Steer
Live male river buffalo weighing 200-320 kg for beef production feeding programs. HTS 0102.39.00.54 designates non-specialized male buffalo in this weight bracket. Distinguishes from Chapter exclusions like aquatic invertebrates.
Banteng Hybrid Bull
Male hybrid banteng-buffalo cross at 200-320 kg for exotic meat or breeding trials. Classified as buffalo 'other' male under HTS 0102.39.00.54 per tariff hierarchy. Fits live bovine chapter excluding lab cultures.
Oriental Buffalo Grower Steer
Male oriental buffalo in grower phase, 200-320 kg, for herd expansion in dairy operations. HTS 0102.39.00.54 applies to such male buffalo other than purebred breeding stock. Chapter covers all qualifying live animals.