Breeding-Age Female River Buffalo from Germany
A female river buffalo weighing 200-320 kg, imported primarily for dairy or meat herd expansion but not purebred. HTS 0102.39.00.58 applies to non-ass, non-cattle, non-elephant buffalo females in this weight, per Chapter 1 notes excluding fish or microbes.
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
• Use VS Form 17-29 for ruminant import and ensure electronic filing via ePermits system
• Conduct pre-import serology tests for diseases like bluetongue if from endemic areas
• Label shipments clearly with sex, weight, and species to prevent inspection delays